Super Bowl Sunday Service Plan: Four Quarters of Responsible Service
Super Bowl crowds arrive early, order in bursts, and leave all at once. This quarter-by-quarter plan covers staffing, halftime rushes, pitchers, family watch parties, and getting every single fan home safely without a penalty flag.
Nonalcoholic Drinks and Designated Drivers: A California Service Guide
Guests skipping alcohol are still guests worth keeping. This guide covers California’s 0.5 percent definition, house policies for minors, designated driver perks, and zero-proof menus that sell without making a nondrinking guest feel singled out.
California Alcohol Laws Taking Effect in January 2023: What Licensees Should Know
California’s January 2023 alcohol law changes were mostly targeted: a new music venue license, film house service windows, brewery and winery tweaks, and polling place limits. Here is what changed and what stayed the same.
West Hills Restaurant License Revoked in 2022: Why Rules on Minors Cover Employees Too
ABC said a West Hills restaurant’s manager and server furnished alcohol to a 20-year-old employee before a fatal crash. Here is what the department found and the clear workplace policies that help protect younger staff.
ABC’s 2022 Holiday Safety Push: IMPACT Inspections, Decoys, and Safer Celebrations
Holiday crowds bring cheer, longer lines, and more compliance checks. Here is what ABC emphasized for the 2022 season, how IMPACT inspections work, and a practical plan to keep celebrations safe, festive, and fully legal.
ABC’s 2022 Grant: $3.27 Million for Decoy Operations, Inspections, and Training
ABC’s 2022 grant put $3.27 million toward decoy operations, delivery checks, inspections, and free training. Here is what each program does, how the rules stay fair, and how licensees can best prepare for compliance checks.
Long Beach Tavern License Revoked in 2022: Drug Sales, Disorderly Premises, and Lessons for Bars
After a fatal crash drew attention, undercover ABC agents found drug sales at a Long Beach tavern in 2022. Here is what the department reported, how the penalty worked, and how bars can spot trouble.
Bakersfield Sports Bar License Revoked in 2022: Lessons on Disorderly Premises
Community complaints and repeated assaults led ABC to revoke a Bakersfield sports bar’s license in 2022. Learn what disorderly premises means, how a stayed revocation works, and which early warning signs operators should never ignore.
Fourth of July 2022: ABC’s Holiday Reminder to Serve Responsibly
Fireworks, packed patios, and a brand-new RBS mandate made Fourth of July 2022 a busy test. Here is what ABC asked of licensees, what CHP planned, and a practical, staff-friendly playbook for safer holiday weekends.
Sacramento Restaurant Suspension in 2022: What a TRACE Case Teaches About Serving Minors
A 19-year-old was served multiple drinks, a crash followed, and a Sacramento restaurant lost alcohol sales for 30 days. Here is what ABC found and the simple, consistent ID habits that help restaurants avoid repeats.