News Releases

Joseph McCullough, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, announced authorization for the issuance of ten new on-sale general licenses for bona fide public eating places in Napa County, as authorized in paragraph (4) of subdivision (a)…

Joseph McCullough, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, announced authorization for the issuance of five new Neighborhood Restricted Special On-Sale General Licenses (Type 87) in specified census tracts located in the city and county…

Joseph McCullough, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), announced authorization for the issuance of four new on-sale general licenses for bona fide public eating places in Nevada County, as authorized in § 23826.18 of the Business…

Joseph McCullough, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), announced authorization for the issuance of four new on-sale general licenses for bona fide public eating places in Placer County, as authorized in § 23826.19 of the Business…

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) anticipates awarding grants up to the amount of $40,000 to 25 local law enforcement agencies. The grants would start as soon as October 1 and support the Minor Decoy program, Shoulder Tap program…

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) will be announcing the authorization for the issuance of new on-sale general and off-sale general licenses, and authorization for the intercounty transfer of on-sale general and off-sale general…

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) encourages the public to celebrate the Fourth of July responsibly by designating a sober driver for celebrations involving alcohol. Licensees can help keep the public safe by checking IDs…

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has enhanced its Online Services Winegrowers/Wine Blenders report feature. All Winegrowers and Wine Blenders can now submit their report within minutes using their License Administrator…

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has suspended the license of Montebello Ranch Express after an employee furnished alcohol to two minors, one of whom sustained great bodily injury after jumping out of a moving vehicle…

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has revoked the alcoholic beverage license of Hacienda Grill in Salinas after an employee furnished alcohol to a minor, who was subsequently involved in a deadly car crash on May 27, 2023…