Governor Signs Legislative Package Providing Fee Waivers
Information related to the fee waiver for ABC on-sale licensees in the legislative package providing urgent relief.
Industry Advisory: Blueprint for a Safer Economy
Additional information to aid licensees in understanding what they can and cannot do pursuant to the current CDPH guidance.
ABC Offices Have Reopened Throughout the State
ABC offices throughout the state are open to serve the public, and to assist those with appointments or drop-off documents.
COMPLAINT FORMS AND PROCESS
File a complaint against a business, department employee, or bilingual service.
Now Accepting 2021/2022 ABC APP Grant Applications for Law Enforcement Agencies through March 29, 2021
Now Accepting ABC APP Grant Applications for Law Enforcement
Online Beer Price Posting System
ABC launches its first phase of online beer price posting.
COVID-19 Data Related to ABC Activities
ABC data related to COVID-19 activities can be found on the California Open Data Portal. This data on ABC licensing and enforcement activities during the pandemic includes citations issued for violations of the CDPH health orders and temporary permits issued for expansion of a licensed area.
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ABC Suspends the Alcoholic Beverage License of Ernie’s Liquors in Palo Alto
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has posted a Notice of Suspension at Ernie’s Liquors located at 3870 El Camino Real in Palo Alto. Their license has been ordered revoked, with the revocation stayed for six months to allow…
ABC Revokes the Liquor License of Taco Beach Restaurant in Long Beach
On February 1, 2021, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) posted a Notice of Revocation at Taco Beach, a restaurant located at 211 Pine Avenue in Long Beach. The business is prohibited from serving, selling and allowing…
COVID-19 Updates from the California Response Team
ABC Suspends the License of Green Diamond Liquor in Long Beach for 25 Days
On February 1, 2021, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) posted a 25-day Notice of Suspension at Green Diamond Liquor located at 5331 Long Beach Boulevard in Long Beach. The liquor store furnished alcohol to a minor…
ABC Suspends the Alcoholic Beverage License of a Safeway Store in Berkeley
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has posted a 45-day Notice of Suspension at the Safeway store located at 1444 Shattuck Place in Berkeley. Alcohol sales are currently prohibited and cannot resume until the suspension has concluded…
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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
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