News Releases

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) today commemorates Peace Officers Memorial Day, recognizing the courage and dedication of law enforcement officers around the country who have died or been disabled in the line of duty…

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on May 8 that businesses statewide continue to follow the state’s rules that prohibit the sale of hemp products that contain intoxicating cannabinoids. So far in 2025, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has seen…

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is reminding the public to celebrate Cinco de Mayo responsibly by designating a sober driver or using a ride-share service. Licensees have an especially important role in preventing accidents…

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s (ABC) Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) program recently surpassed 600,000 certified servers, continuing to educate Californians on the dangers of providing alcohol to minors and over-serving…

In observance of Alcohol Awareness Month, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is highlighting its ongoing commitment to prevent alcohol-related harm through its Target Responsibility for Alcohol-Connected Emergencies (TRACE) program…

In observance of Alcohol Awareness Month, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is highlighting IMPACT (Informed Merchants Preventing Alcohol-Related Crime Tendencies), a program aimed at helping licensees stay in compliance…

In observance of Alcohol Awareness Month, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is highlighting its ongoing commitment to combating alcohol-related harm through its Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training program…

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) recognizes the importance of Alcohol Awareness Month every April due to the high number of alcohol-related deaths each year in the U.S. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive…

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) reminds Californians that planning for a sober ride home should be a top priority when making St. Patrick’s Day plans. ABC licensees can help increase safety by checking IDs and not serving obviously intoxicated…

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) teamed up with 62 law enforcement agencies throughout the state in an operation that netted 167 citations on March 15. Shoulder Tap operations focus on adults who purchase alcohol for people under…