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California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents Will be Out the 4th of July Weekend to Increase Public Safety
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) today announced it will have agents out ensuring public safety through enforcement of alcoholic beverage laws on the 4th of July weekend…
read moreABC Announces $3 Million Grant Program to Help Reduce Alcohol-Related Harm
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Director Jacob Appelsmith has announced that the department has budgeted $3 million this year for a grant program to help ABC and 50 local law enforcement agencies reduce alcohol-related harm in California…
read moreABC and SADD Warn about the Deadliest Season for Young People
Today, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, in partnership with the California SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), issued a statewide call to action in combating the deadliest season for young people — the summer months…
read moreABC Announces that Bars, Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries will be Able to Sell Drinks To-Go
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has announced that bars, wineries, distilleries, and breweries that do not have their own kitchens but that partner with meal providers will be able to sell alcoholic beverages to-go, as long as they are in a sealed container and in conjunction with a meal…
read moreCOVID-19 Updates from the California Response Team
Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents Will be Working to Increase Public Safety During Memorial Day Weekend
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) today announced it will have agents out ensuring public safety through enforcement of alcoholic beverage laws on Memorial Day weekend. ABC agents will visit ABC licensed businesses to make sure licensees are checking identifications to prevent underage drinking, and that people are staying safe during this COVID-19 pandemic…
read moreABC Revokes the Licenses of Toby and Jack’s and Sidelines in Arcata
Effective immediately, alcohol sales are prohibited at two bars in Arcata: Toby and Jack’s located at 764 9th Street, and at Sidelines Sports Bar, located at 732 9th Street. Today, California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents and Arcata police officers have posted notices of revocation at these two bars in Arcata…
read moreGovernor Newsom Reappoints ABC’s Director and Chief Deputy Director
Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that Jacob Appelsmith has been reappointed director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, where he has served since 2017. The governor also announced that Eric Hirata, has been reappointed chief deputy director at the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, where he has served since 2017…
read moreApril is Alcohol Awareness Month
In 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence organized April as Alcohol Awareness Month in order to increase outreach and education regarding the dangers of alcoholism and addiction. This year presents some unique challenges as we all fight the COVID–19 pandemic…
read moreABC Director Announces Second Notice of Regulatory Relief for ABC Licensed Businesses
Jacob Appelsmith, director of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), has announced new regulatory relief, encompassing four main topics, to help California’s alcoholic beverage industry during the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Bakersfield
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4800 Stockdale Highway., Suite 213
Bakersfield CA, 93309
- Phone:
- (661) 395-2731
- Fax:
- (661) 322-5929
- Email:
- Bakersfield@abc.ca.gov
Eureka
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1105 Sixth St., Suite C
Eureka CA, 95501
- Phone:
- (707) 445-7229
- Fax:
- (707) 445-6643
- Email:
- Eureka@abc.ca.gov
Fresno
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1330 B East Shaw Ave.
Fresno CA, 93710-7902
- Phone:
- (559) 225-6334
- Fax:
- (559) 225-8740
- Email:
- Fresno@abc.ca.gov
LA/Metro
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888 S Figueroa Street, Suite 320
Los Angeles CA, 90017
- Phone:
- (213) 833-6043
- Fax:
- (213) 833-6058
- Email:
- LAMetro@abc.ca.gov
LB/Lakewood
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3950 Paramount Blvd., Suite 250
Lakewood CA, 90712
- Phone:
- (562) 982-1337
- Fax:
- (562) 982-1396
- Email:
- LongBeach/Lakewood@abc.ca.gov
Monrovia
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222 E. Huntington Dr., Suite 114
Monrovia CA, 91016
- Phone:
- (626) 256-3241
- Fax:
- (626) 357-4173
- Email:
- Monrovia@abc.ca.gov
Oakland
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1515 Clay Street, Ste 2208
Oakland CA , 94612
- Phone:
- (510) 622-4970
- Fax:
- (510) 622-4990
- Email:
- Oakland@abc.ca.gov
Palm Desert
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34-160 Gateway Dr., Suite 120
Palm Desert CA, 92211
- Phone:
- (760) 324-2027
- Fax:
- (760) 324-2632
- Email:
- PalmDesert@abc.ca.gov
Redding
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1900 Churn Creek Rd., Suite 215
Redding CA, 96002
- Phone:
- (530) 224-4830
- Fax:
- (530) 224-9338
- Email:
- Redding@abc.ca.gov
Riverside
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3737 Main Street, Suite 900
Riverside CA, 92501
- Phone:
- (951) 782-4400
- Fax:
- (951) 781-0531
- Email:
- Riverside@abc.ca.gov
Sacramento
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2400 Del Paso Road, Suite 155
Sacramento CA, 95834
- Phone:
- (916) 419-1319
- Fax:
- (916) 419-3994
- Email:
- Sacramento@abc.ca.gov
Salinas
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1137 Westridge Parkway
Salinas CA, 93907
- Phone:
- (831) 755-1990
- Fax:
- (831) 755-1997
- Email:
- Salinas@abc.ca.gov
San Diego
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1350 Front St., Room 5056
San Diego CA, 92101
- Phone:
- (619) 525- 4064
- Fax:
- (619) 231-1171
- Email:
- SanDiego@abc.ca.gov
San Francisco
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33 New Montgomery St., Suite 1230
San Francisco CA, 94105
- Phone:
- (415) 356-6500
- Fax:
- (415) 356-6599
- Email:
- SanFrancisco@abc.ca.gov
San Jose
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100 Paseo de San Antonio, Room 119
San Jose CA, 95113
- Phone:
- (408) 277-1200
- Fax:
- (408) 971-9421
- Email:
- SanJose@abc.ca.gov
San Luis Obispo
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3220 S. Higuera St., Suite 233
San Luis Obispo CA, 93401
- Phone:
- (805) 543-7183
- Fax:
- (805) 543-3814
- Email:
- SanLuisObispo@abc.ca.gov
San Marcos
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570 Rancheros Drive, Suite 240
San Marcos CA, 92069
- Phone:
- (760) 471-4237
- Fax:
- (760) 471-6142
- Email:
- SanMarcos@abc.ca.gov
Santa Ana
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2 MacAurthur Place, Suite 200
Santa Ana CA, 92707
- Phone:
- (657) 205-3533
- Fax:
- (657) 205-3520
- Email:
- SantaAna@abc.ca.gov
Santa Rosa
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50 D Street, Room 130
Santa Rosa CA, 95404
- Phone:
- (707) 576-2165
- Fax:
- (707)527-9537
- Email:
- SantaRosa@abc.ca.gov
Stockton
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31 E. Channel St., Room 168
Stockton CA, 95202
- Phone:
- (209) 948-7739
- Fax:
- (209) 546-7853
- Email:
- Stockton@abc.ca.gov
Van Nuys
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6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Room 220
Van Nuys CA, 91401
- Phone:
- (818) 901-5017
- Fax:
- (818) 785-3761
- Email:
- VanNuys@abc.ca.gov
Ventura
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1000 South Hill Road, Suite 310
Ventura CA, 93003
- Phone:
- (805) 289-0100
- Fax:
- (805) 289-0110
- Email:
- Ventura@abc.ca.gov
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