News Releases
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Canyon Inn in Yorba Linda Receives Suspension for Furnishing Alcohol to Minors that Resulted in Fatality
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) suspended the license of Canyon Inn in Yorba Linda for 35 days, beginning on June 20, 2025, after an investigation found that employees served alcohol to two minors, leading to a single vehicle traffic collision that resulted…
read moreLa Quinta Sports Bar Receives Revocation for Furnishing Alcohol to Minors
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has revoked the license of Beer Hunter Sports Bar & Grill in La Quinta after employees furnished alcohol to two minors who were obviously intoxicated, resulting in great bodily injury on January…
read moreABC Advocates for a Safe and Responsible July 4 Weekend
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) encourages the public to celebrate Independence Day weekend responsibly by designating a sober driver for celebrations involving alcohol. Licensees can help keep the public…
read moreCalifornia Alcohol Servers Approach Recertification Deadline
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s (ABC) Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) program is encouraging those who initially signed up for the start of the program in the summer of 2022 to recertify by August 31, 2025 in order to stay…
read moreABC announces 2025-26 APP Grant recipients
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) announced that it is awarding nearly $3 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year to 47 local law agencies to assist their fight against alcohol-related crime in California. ABC will administer…
read moreABC Statement on Identification Requests Within ABC-Licensed Locations
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is responsible for law enforcement at ABC-licensed locations, and agents in plainclothes routinely work to investigate complaints including sale of alcohol to underage individuals. Given the sale and…
read moreABC Partners with Law Enforcement to Prevent Underage Drinking at California Music Festivals
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) recently conducted operations at several popular California music festivals in an effort help licensees stay in compliance and reduce youth access to alcohol. Venues and festivals interested in selling alcohol must be licensed…
read moreABC Encourages the Public to Celebrate Memorial Day Safely
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is encouraging those who plan to celebrate Memorial Day weekend with alcohol to designate a sober driver or utilize a rideshare/taxi service before participating in any celebrations. The department is also asking…
read moreABC Encourages Teen Sobriety and Heightened Awareness of Combatting Youth Access to Alcohol this Prom Season
This prom season, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is asking teens, parents, licensees and the general public to help combat teen drunk driving and do their part to prevent youth access to alcohol…
read moreABC Commemorates Peace Officers Memorial Day
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…
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