“My New Hire Cost Us $15K in Fines”: The Brutal 60-Day RBS Deadline That’s Crushing High-Turnover Restaurants
“My New Hire Cost Us $15K in Fines”: The Brutal 60-Day RBS Deadline That’s Crushing High-Turnover Restaurants How one missed deadline almost tanked an East Bay spot; the fastest way to onboard 10–20 new staff without losing your liquor license. Pain addressed: Tight hiring windows and constant turnover.
Drink Spiking Is Coming to Your RBS Training in 2027 (AB 2402)
Drink Spiking Is Coming to Your RBS Training in 2027 (AB 2402) — Here’s What Your Team Needs to Know TODAY Preview of the new mandatory curriculum on spotting/preventing drink spiking and why waiting until the deadline will be a disaster for bars and tasting rooms. Pain addressed: Rising incidents + the scramble to update […]
The 2026 RBS Renewal Crisis Is Here — Why Hundreds of Bay Area Servers Are Panicking Right Now
The 2026 RBS Renewal Crisis Is Here — Why Hundreds of Bay Area Servers Are Panicking Right Now The 3-year expiration wave from 2022–2025 certs is hitting hard; real stories of staff scrambling, managers losing sleep, and how to renew fast on your phone between shifts. Pain addressed: Forgetting deadlines and sudden compliance gaps.
California Pioneers Nightlife Safety with Mandatory Drink-Testing Kits Law
California’s groundbreaking law transforms nightlife safety, mandating bars and clubs to provide drink-testing kits. This proactive measure combats drink spiking, aiming to prevent drug-facilitated crimes.
California Receives New Grant to Combat Underage and Harmful Drinking
California awarded $3.7 million grant to crack down on underage drinking and irresponsible alcohol sales, with goals of reducing drunk driving and alcohol-related injuries among youth.
Veteran Agent Takes Helm of California Alcohol Beverage Control Agency
Joseph McCullough’s decades of regulating California’s alcohol industry have prepared him to lead the CA Alcoholic Beverage Control agency. But can he adapt its old-school enforcement model to today’s challenges?
The Future of Age-Verified Beverage Purchases
Discover California’s groundbreaking mobile driver’s license pilot. Dive into its impact on age-verified purchases and the revolutionary shift in identity verification.
Servetrain Supports National Teen Driver Awareness Week
Servetrain collaborates with California’s ABC, OTS, and NHTSA from October 15, 2023, spotlighting road safety for teens during National Teen Driver Awareness Week, addressing alcohol and driving hazards
The Importance of Responsible Beverage Service: A Case Study from San Diego
San Diego’s Beverage House Liquor faces a 45-day suspension after selling alcohol to a minor, leading to a fatal car crash. ABC emphasizes the importance of checking IDs to prevent such tragedies.
ABC Trace Program: Reduce Your Exposure to Fines and Potential Liability
Uncover the responsibilities of bar owners under California’s TRACE program and learn how to contribute to a safer community while protecting your business from fines and loss of license.