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ABC Announces 2026-27 APP Grant Recipients
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) announced that it is awarding nearly $3 million for the 2026-27 fiscal year to 43 local law agencies to assist their fight against alcohol-related crime in California…
read moreABC Emphasizes Importance of Safe Celebrations this July 4 Weekend
Home News Releases Independence Day Safety ABC Advocates for a Safe and Responsible Independence Day Sacramento – The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) strongly encourages the public to celebrate Independence Day weekend responsibly...
read moreBill’s Market Receives Suspension Following ABC TRACE Investigation
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) suspended the license of Bill’s Market (1234 W. Main St.) in Barstow on June 12, 2026, prohibiting alcohol sales for 20 days. The disciplinary action came after ABC found a minor was sold…
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 Reminds the Licensees and Public to Keep Cinco De Mayo Celebrations Safe and Responsible
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 crashes and illegal activity…
read moreABC Statewide Shoulder Tap Decoy Operation Took Place March 14th
Home News Releases 2026 Shoulder Tap ABC Statewide Shoulder Tap Decoy Operation Took Place March 14th Statewide – The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) teamed up with 57 law enforcement agencies throughout the state in an operation that netted...
read moreABC Requests Californians Not to Drive Impaired this St. Patrick’s Day
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…
read moreMenifee Restaurant Receives Suspension Following TRACE Investigation
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) on Feb. 17, 2026 suspended the license of BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse (30208 Haun Road) in Menifee, prohibiting alcohol sales for 25 days. The disciplinary action came after ABC found a minor was served alcohol and was later involved in a crash resulting in great bodily injury to multiple…
read moreABC TRACE Investigation Ends in Lengthy Suspension for Escalon Restaurant for Furnishing Alcohol to Teens Involved in Fight
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) on Jan. 8 suspended the license of Valley Inn (1744 Main St.) in Escalon…
read moreABC Announces Education, Enforcement Effort to Eradicate Illegal, Deadly Kratom Products
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is launching a licensee compliance education effort as it prepares to remove illegal…
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