California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)
Headquarters Sacramento, CA
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The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control recently released its 2026 Public Service Announcement entitled, "Cool," warning the public of the dangers of providing alcohol to minors.
Special thanks to our partners with the @OTS_CA
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Xavier Becerra has described himself as "a son of immigrants" and said repeatedly that his "parents came to America with $12 in their pocket."
But his father was actually born in Sacramento and has always been an American citizen.
The Democratic candidate for California Governor told the L.A. Times that “I am very proud of my parents, and I consider them immigrants because even though my dad was born in the U.S. — in a country that wouldn’t treat him the way it would treat other U.S. citizens — my dad was a proud immigrant...I am proud that I am their son. I am the son of immigrants.”
@GovernorDavis & @murphymike discuss the nuance of this issue in this clip from @CNNTheStoryIs.
I first learned of this issue via an X post from @anthonycabassa.
ABC’s licensing representatives strive to make the application process efficient and transparent while also operating with fairness and integrity. We’re always delighted when licensees share appreciation for our staff.
ABC has been awarded a $2.8 million grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), to reduce underage drinking and protect communities across California.
The grant funding will also support 22 local law enforcement agencies with up to $30,000 each to combat alcohol-related harm within their communities through ABC education and enforcement programs.
This includes programs that directly benefit Californians, such as Minor Decoy and Shoulder Tap operations, the Know Your Limit program, fake identification enforcement, compliance checks, and more.
ABC is grateful for its ongoing partnership and strong support from OTS and NHTSA. @OTS_CA @NHTSAgov
In today’s ABCs of ABC, we dive into how the priority application and lottery process work. The deadline to apply for the lottery ended on Sept. 25 and this year’s drawing will take place in October.
Want to participate in a ABC priority drawing?
The application window closes tomorrow September 25, 2026.
When there are more applicants than available licenses, ABC conducts a randomized drawing to establish priority rankings for eligible applicants.
If you’re considering applying, review the current county announcements, forms and requirements now.
Deadline: September 25, 2026
abc.ca.gov/licensing/priorit…
Interested in a career with ABC? We’ll be at the Cal Poly Pomona Career Fair tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by our booth and learn more about ABC!
If you are looking to obtain a new California general alcoholic beverage license, the ABC is now accepting Priority License applications through September 25, 2026.
Priority licenses include certain new original general licenses and intercounty transfers. Including license Types 21, 47, 48, 57 and 75.
Don’t wait until the last day—review the requirements and make sure your application is complete!
#CaliforniaABC #CaliforniaBusiness
abc.ca.gov/licensing/priorit…
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s 2026 Priority License Application period is open now through September 25!
If you’re interested in applying for an eligible priority license, now is the time to get your application ready and submitted.
Learn more through California ABC’s Priority Registration page:
abc.ca.gov/licensing/priorit…
Tomorrow ABC will be at Cal State East Bay's Fall 2026 Business & Public Service Career & Internship Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the South University Union/MPR.
If you’re interested in learning more about career opportunities with ABC, come talk to us!
In today’s ABCs of ABC, we cover ketamine and similar narcotics and how Type 48 licensees are regulated to carry drink spiking detection tools.
ABC is now accepting applications for priority licenses! From today through September 25, in counties where such licenses are available, applications for new original on-sale general and off-sale general licenses will be accepted at local ABC offices. During the same period, priority applications will be accepted for the intercounty transfer of on-sale general and off-sale general licenses, as authorized.
Visit the following link for more information: abc.ca.gov/licensing/priorit…
This Friday, Sept. 11, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control will be at the San Jose Law Enforcement Hiring Expo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by our booth to learn more about ABC.
Location: Courtyard by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley
111 Holger Way, San Jose, CA 95134
Labor Day Weekend usually sees a spike in alcohol-related car crashes. Do you part to keep California communities safe! If your plans include alcohol, ensure you have a sober ride home. Licensees should carefully check IDs and refuse service to the obviously intoxicated.
ABC’s licensing representatives strive to make the application process efficient and transparent while also operating with fairness and integrity. We’re always delighted when licensees share appreciation for our staff. Thank you, licensees!
ABC is announcing new liquor license authorizations! From September 14, 2026, through September 25, 2026, in counties where such licenses are available, applications for new original on-sale general and off-sale general licenses will be accepted at local ABC offices. During the same period, priority applications will be accepted for the intercounty transfer of on-sale general and off-sale general licenses, as authorized.
Visit the following link for more information: abc.ca.gov/abc-announces-new…
The application window to apply for 2026-2027 ABC OTS grants is now open to local law enforcement agencies. All letters of interest must be received by 5 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2026.
ABC anticipates awarding grants of up to $30,000 to help agencies address alcohol-related problems by supporting programs like the Minor Decoy Program, Shoulder Tap Program, IMPACT Program, and Holiday Enforcement.
The grants are sponsored by the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Learn more and find the documents needed to apply here:
abc.ca.gov/enforcement/under…
