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Prior to Halloween Weekend, ABC Encourages the Public to Celebrate Responsibly
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) reminds licensees and the public to be safe this Halloween by working together to reduce drunk driving. If you plan to drink, make it a priority to plan a sober way home with…
read moreNotice of Intent to Award
Solicitation #: 26-0102 – Translation and Interpretation Services
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has concluded its evaluation of all offers received in response to the above-mentioned Invitation for Bid and will award…
ABC Announces Priority License Drawing Dates
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) announced today that its annual Priority License Drawings are scheduled to take place the week of October 26, 2026. Applicants for priority licenses in eligible counties with more applications than licenses available. Assigned…
read moreABC Awarded OTS Grant 2026
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) announced today it has been awarded a $2.8 million grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)…
read moreThis Labor Day, ABC Reminds Licensees to Stay Safe
Ahead of Labor Day, a holiday weekend that historically comes with a rise in alcohol-related vehicle crashes…
read moreABC Announces New Liquor License Authorizations
Home News Releases New Liquor License Authorizations ABC Announces New Liquor License Authorizations Sacramento – Paul Tupy, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), announced authorization for the issuance of new on-sale general and...
read moreABC Announces On-Sale Liquor Licenses for El Dorado County
Home News Releases On-Sale for El Dorado ABC Announces On-Sale Liquor Licenses for El Dorado County Sacramento – Paul Tupy, director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), announced authorization for the issuance of one (1) new on-sale...
read moreABC Announces On-Sale Liquor Licenses for Placer County
Home News Releases On-Sale for Placer ABC Announces On-Sale Liquor Licenses for Placer County Sacramento – Paul Tupy, director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), announced authorization for the issuance of three (3) new on-sale general...
read moreABC Announces On-Sale Liquor Licenses for Shasta County
Home News Releases On-Sale for Shasta ABC Announces On-Sale Liquor Licenses for Shasta County Sacramento – Paul Tupy, director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), announced authorization for the issuance of one (1) new on-sale general...
read moreABC Announces Special On-Sale Liquor Licenses for Los Angeles
Home News Releases Special On-Sale for Los Angeles ABC Announces Special On-Sale Liquor Licenses for Los Angeles Sacramento – Paul Tupy, director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, announced authorization for the issuance of twelve (12) new...
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