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ABC is modernizing and right-sizing the department through a multi-year plan to provide a higher level of service to its stakeholders.
2020 ABC-OTS Grants for Local Law Enforcement
Beginning October 1, 2019, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), sponsored by the Governor’s Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, anticipates awarding grants up to $20,000 to local law enforcement agencies to utilize the Minor Decoy Program, Shoulder Tap Program, and IMPACT Program.
News & Updates
ABC Cracks Down on Illegal Alcohol Sales
ABC Cracks Down on Illegal Alcohol SalesReseda Complaint Leads to Enforcement at Problem Location (Reseda - Los Angeles) – The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has shut down a Reseda location that was illegally selling alcoholic...
Think Two Steps Ahead: September is Pedestrian Safety Month
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is working with 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.
California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents will be out Labor Day Weekend
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) today announced it will have agents out working to keep the public safe through enforcement of alcoholic beverage laws on Labor Day weekend.
ABC Disciplines Business for Illegal Drink Solicitations and Other Violations
On August 8, 2019, The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) posted a 45-day Notice of Suspension at an ABC licensed premises operating under the name of El Tenampa Cantina, located at 1325 South Oxnard Boulevard in Oxnard […]
ABC Announces New Liquor License Authorizations
ABC Announces New Liquor License Authorizations Sacramento – Jacob Appelsmith, 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...
ABC Announces On-Sale Liquor Licenses For Napa County
ABC Announces On-Sale Liquor Licenses For Napa County Sacramento – Jacob Appelsmith, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, announced authorization for the issuance of five (5) new on-sale general licenses for bona fide public eating...
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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
E-mail us at headquarters@abc.ca.gov.
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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 »
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24 Hour Trace Hotline
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LEAD
Licensee/Server Training