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Hacienda Grill License Revoked After Serving Minor Involved in Deadly Crash
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…
read moreABC Encourages the Public to Observe Memorial Day Safely
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is encouraging the public to designate a sober driver or utilize a rideshare/taxi service before participating in any activities where alcohol is involved this Memorial Day weekend. The department is…
read moreABC Partners with Law Enforcement across California to Prevent Crime at Public Events
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) actively works with local law enforcement agencies across California to conduct special events operations at concerts, festivals, and sporting events to help licensees stay in compliance…
read moreABC Reminds the Public to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Responsibly
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is reminding the public to celebrate responsibly on Cinco de Mayo this weekend. While everyone should act responsibly, licensees have an especially important role in preventing accidents…
read morePotter Valley Restaurant Receives 20-Day Suspension for Serving Alcohol to Minors Later Involved in Deadly Crash
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has suspended the license of Hopper’s Corner Saloon in Potter Valley after an employee furnished alcohol to a group of underage persons who were subsequently involved in a deadly…
read moreApril is Alcohol Awareness Month: Spotlight on IMPACT Program
In observance of Alcohol Awareness Month, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is highlighting a statewide program aimed at helping licensees stay in compliance and reduce alcohol-related crime. IMPACT (Informed…
read moreApril is Alcohol Awareness Month: Spotlight on Minor Decoy Program
In observance of Alcohol Awareness Month, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is highlighting its ongoing commitment to combating underage drinking through the Minor Decoy Program. Established in the 1980s…
read moreApril is Alcohol Awareness Month
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 Centers for Disease Control, about 178,000…
read moreNew Law Requiring Bars Serving Spirits to Offer Drug Testing Devices to Take Effect July 1
A new law mandating certain alcoholic beverage license holders to offer drug testing devices for sale or at no cost to patrons will take effect beginning July 1. AB 1013 (Lowenthal) requires establishments with a Type 48 license from the California…
read moreABC’s Responsible Beverage Service Program Passes 500,000 Certification Milestone
Home News Releases RBS Certification Milestone ABC’s Responsible Beverage Service Program Passes 500,000 Certification Milestone The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) recently certified its 500,000th participant in its Responsible Beverage...
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