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2020 Priority Licenses

During the period of September 14–25, 2020, ABC offices will accept applications for priority licenses in eligible counties and Type 87 licenses in San Francisco County.

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News & Updates

Go Safely California: September is Pedestrian Safety Month

Sep 3, 2020

September is Pedestrian Safety Month and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is working with local law enforcement agencies across the state to promote safe behaviors that allow drivers and those on foot to get where they need to go safely…

ABC Agents Will be out Labor Day Weekend

Sep 2, 2020

ABC Agents will visit ABC licensed businesses, to check on compliance with current health orders, and to reduce alcohol service to obviously intoxicated patrons and persons under 21 years old…

ABC Announces Upcoming Local Law Enforcement Minor Decoy and Shoulder Tap Grants

Aug 31, 2020

Beginning October 1, 2020, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), sponsored by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), anticipates awarding grants up to $20,000 to local law enforcement agencies to utilize the Minor Decoy Program, Shoulder Tap Program and IMPACT Program…

COVID-19 Updates from the California Response Team

Aug 30, 2020

California Grants Portal

Aug 23, 2020

Home News Releases California Grants Portal California Grants Portal Grants.ca.gov is managed and hosted by the California State Library. Sacramento - The Grant Information Act of 2018 (Stats. 2018, Ch. 318) required the State Library to build one website...

ABC Announces New Liquor License Authorizations

Aug 10, 2020

Eric Hirata, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, announced authorization for the issuance of new on-sale general and off-sale general licenses and authorization for the intercounty transfer of on-sale general and off-sale general licenses…

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The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control provides the highest level of service and public safety to the people of the State through licensing, education, and enforcement.

California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95834

Email us at headquarters@abc.ca.gov.
Call (916) 419-2500

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About Us

The Department’s workload is divided into three elements: administration, licensing, and compliance. The Department’s Headquarters in Sacramento consists of the Director’s office and other offices performing licensing, fiscal management, legal, trade practices, training, and personnel / labor relations and other administrative support functions for the Department. Read more »