California Statewide Law Enforcement Association
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“Furnishing alcohol for someone under 21 is not a harmless act. It is against the law and could lead to harmful situations in which someone is injured or even killed. We thank the California ABC agents who work with their local law enforcement partners to enforce these laws and to educate the public on the […]
EMERYVILLE – On February 5, 2025, California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), along with Emeryville police officers cited two clerks for selling alcohol to minors. The citations were the result of a Minor Decoy operation in which decoys, under the age of 21 and under the direct supervision of agents, attempted to purchase alcohol from five […]
“While a perfect underage decoy operation is when not one clerk or server sells alcohol to someone under 21, it is encouraging that just two citations were issued in this two-day operation. Great job to all those who check IDs, to the decoys who assist ABC agents and their local law enforcement partners, and to […]
RIVERSIDE COUNTY – On January 26, 2025, agents from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office cited two clerks for selling alcohol to someone under the age of 21. The citations were the result of a Minor Decoy operation conducted at seven retail stores. In the Minor […]
“Thank you to those who sell or serve alcohol and are diligent about checking IDs. It’s a simple thing and can prevent tragedies. Our thanks to California ABC agents for working to protect the public by enforcing ABC laws and assisting local law enforcement.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona OXNARD – The Oxnard Police Department, […]
“California ABC agents work with their local law enforcement partners in conducting these operations to reduce the availability of alcohol to minors. These operations help to keep our roads and communities safe.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SAN DIEGO COUNTY – On January 23, 2025, California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents worked with deputies from the […]
“Checking IDs is the responsible thing to do in order to avoid serving or selling alcohol to someone under 21. It’s a simple act. Thank you to California ABC agents and their local law enforcement partners for conducting these operations in order to keep us all safe.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona CLOVIS – California Department […]
MONTEREY COUNTY – On January 10-11, California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents worked with Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies to conduct enforcement operations aimed at reducing underage access to alcohol. As a result of the operations, three people were cited, two clerks who sold alcohol to a minor, and an adult who purchased alcohol […]
CABCA to Award Educational Scholarships to Deserving Students Dear CABCA Members, Your association, California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents (CABCA), is proud to announce the introduction of an Educational Scholarship! Up to $3,500 will be awarded to help provide CABCA members or their dependents the opportunity to attend a college, university, or post high school […]
“It is important to routinely conduct these operations throughout the state to be sure clerks are complying with rules and regulations and checking IDs before allowing the purchase of alcohol by someone underage. This contributes to the safety of all of us.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona EMERYVILLE – On December 16, 2024, California Department of […]
REDDING – On December 6, 2024, California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents and Redding Police Department officers conducted a minor decoy operation in an attempt to reduce underage drinking. During the operation, a person under the age of 21 and under the direct supervision of agents and officers, attempted to purchase alcohol at 20 different […]
MORENO VALLEY – On December 9, 2024, the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) announced that ABC has indefinitely suspended the license of Shark Bar located on Sunnymead Blvd. in Moreno Valley. ABC agents began an investigation into illegal conduct at Shark Bar in August 2023. During the investigation, undercover agents purchased narcotics from employees and […]
“Thank you to California ABC agents for working with local police and sheriff’s departments to combat crimes involving alcohol. These operations help to protect us out on the roads, in our communities and even while out shopping.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona EUREKA – On December 1, 2024, the Eureka Police Department, in conjunction with agents […]
“It’s important that adults refuse the request, no matter how polite, to purchase alcohol for those under 21. Saying no is a simple way to protect others. We thank ABC agents and their local law enforcement partners for conducting these operations throughout the state in an effort to keep all of us safe from harm.” […]
“California ABC agents work to educate those who sell and serve alcohol, as well as the public, about the dangers associated with underage drinking. Clerks should be checking IDs when selling alcoholic beverages and citizens should be saying no to those under 21 who are asking them to purchase alcohol on their behalf.” CSLEA President […]
“ABC agents work with their local law enforcement partners to target underage drinking in an effort to keep all of us safe. Providing alcohol to someone under 21 is no favor to anyone. A simple and polite ‘no’ can be life-saving.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona EMERYVILLE – On November 11, 2024, California Department of Alcoholic […]
“ABC agents work to ensure that licensees are following the law at their establishments in an effort to protect Californians from harm.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO – On November 13, 2024, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) announced the posting of updated statistics regarding its efforts to remove illegal hemp products from ABC-licensed […]
Hello CABCA Members, Following CABCA’s recent election which concluded on October 23rd and the retirement of CABCA President Sal Martinez, we would like to introduce your current CABCA Board of Directors: We thank Sal Martinez for his service to our CABCA members and to CSLEA and wish him the best in his well-earned retirement. Please […]
SACRAMENTO – On October 30, 2024, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) hosted a retirement lunch for Sal Martinez, an ABC agent, president of the association California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents (CABCA), and a director at the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA). Attending the lunch on behalf of CSLEA were President Alan […]
“These are new regulations so it is important for ABC agents to visit ABC-licensed establishments in order to educated and to remove the illegal hemp products. These sweeps are designed to keep consumers safe and increase public safety.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO – On October 23, 2024, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) […]
