Holiday Office Parties and Hosted Bars: A Venue Guide for the 2023 Season
Hosted bars make office parties merry and venues responsible. This guide uses ABC’s 2023 holiday reminder to cover event agreements, drink tickets, food, early last service, and getting every last coworker home safely afterward too.
ABC’s 2023 Grant Awards: $3.7 Million for Local Alcohol Enforcement and Education
ABC’s 2023 grants sent $3.7 million to 26 local agencies for decoy operations, shoulder taps, and alcohol education. Here is how the money works, what followed, and how licensees can prepare for any compliance check.
Vista Liquor Store Suspension: Lessons From a Fatal Underage Sale Case
A San Diego County liquor store sold alcohol to a 20-year-old without checking ID, and a fatal crash followed. Here is how ABC traced the sale, what penalty followed, and what every clerk can learn.
National Teen Driver Safety Week 2023: What ABC Highlighted for Parents and Licensees
Teen Driver Safety Week brought sobering numbers about young drivers, alcohol, speed, and seat belts. Here is what ABC and NHTSA shared in October 2023, and how people who sell alcohol can help prevent tragedies.
Joseph McCullough Named ABC Director: What the 2023 Appointment Meant for Licensees
In September 2023 the Governor named a veteran ABC enforcement agent to lead the department. Here is his verified background, how the director’s role works, and why leadership news matters to California licensees and servers.
Harassment Prevention Training for California Hospitality Employers
RBS protects guests; harassment prevention protects the people serving them. This guide explains California’s training deadlines for supervisors, staff, and seasonal workers, plus how managers should quickly respond when guests or coworkers cross the line.
Mobile IDs and TruAge in California: What Servers and Clerks Can Accept
Phones are replacing wallets, but not always at the register. Learn what California’s DMV says about mobile driver’s licenses, how TruAge age verification actually works, and what alcohol law still expects from servers and clerks.
Fair Season Daily Licenses: Running a Nonprofit Beer and Wine Booth in California
The service club beer booth needs more than cups and a cooler. This guide walks nonprofits through ABC daily licenses, the 10-to-30-day window, RBS server requirements, wristbands, and volunteer briefings that stick on busy days.
Alcohol Delivery and Back-to-School: Why the ID Check Happens at the Door
When alcohol leaves the building, the license rides along. This back-to-school guide explains ABC’s delivery advisories, licensee responsibility for third-party drivers, decoy rules, and a simple doorstep ID routine that holds up under real pressure.
Waterfront Venues and Boating Under the Influence: Treating the Skipper Like a Driver
For dockside bars and marina stores, the boat operator is the designated driver. This guide covers California’s BUI law, 2023 Operation Dry Water, and how staff can keep skippers sober before they finally cast off.