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EUREKA – On October 24, 2025, the Eureka Police Department, along with an agent from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), conducted a Minor Decoy operation in which a decoy under the age of 21 and under the direct supervision of law enforcement, attempted to purchase alcohol from 21 retail licensees in the […]
MANTECA -On October 29, 2025, Manteca Police officers and cadets, along with a California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agent, conducted a Minor Decoy Operation throughout the city. The operation was conducted at seven off-sale license establishments—businesses that sell alcohol for off-site consumption, such as grocery and liquor stores. During the operation, three clerks furnished alcohol […]
REDDING – On October 27, 2025, agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and officer from the Redding Police Department conducted a Shoulder Tap operation in the city of Redding. A Shoulder Tap operation targets adults who purchase alcohol for someone under the age of 21. Under the direct supervision of law […]
MERCED – On October 23, 2025, California Alcoholic Beverage Control agents and officers with the Merced Police Department conducted a Shoulder Tap Operation targeting individuals who are willing to buy alcohol for an officer-supervised person under the age of 21 who solicits help in making the purchase. Under the direct supervision of the officers and […]
OXNARD – To support public safety and quality of life in Oxnard, on October 10, 2025, the Oxnard Police Department and California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control conducted an enforcement operation focused on alcohol-related crimes near establishments that sell alcohol. These types of enforcement operations are designed to create awareness about alcohol-related crimes throughout California […]
Manager furnished alcohol to underage employee resulting in her death RIVERSIDE – On October 2, 2025, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) suspended the license of El Patron Downtown Riverside restaurant prohibiting alcohol sales for 45 days. The disciplinary action comes after ABC found a manager knowingly furnished alcohol to an underage employee […]
CAMARILLO – On September 18, 2025, agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and the Camarillo Police Department Community Resources Unit (CRU) worked together on a minor decoy operation to see if any local businesses would sell alcohol to their underage decoy. Under the direct supervision of agents and officers, the decoy […]
“Licensees have a responsibility to be good neighbors and to follow the law. We appreciate the work that ABC agents do in investigating complaints and, through undercover work, identifying violations that threaten public safety.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona HIGHLAND – On September 10, 2025, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) announced that ABC […]
23 people arrested, 10 citations issued “Enforcement operations that target specific criminal activity lend to safer communities. Arresting those who steal items from businesses, including the theft of alcohol, and who have warrants for their arrest, and/or are in possession of controlled substances, can only help public safety in our neighborhoods.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona […]
EL CENTRO – On August 3, 2025, agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and El Centro Police Department officers arrested four suspects for furnishing alcoholic beverages to minors. The arrests were the result of a Shoulder Tap operation which targets adults who purchase alcohol for underage people. A minor under the […]
“It is important for the safety of all of us that IDs are checked carefully and alcohol is not served to those under 21. We can all do our part to keep alcohol from those under 21. Underage drinking can lead to very negative and sometimes deadly outcomes.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona YORBA LINDA- On […]
“Illegal activity, such as unlicensed after-hours parties, creates a nuisance and unsafe environment for communities and those in attendance. Undercover work can be dangerous and we appreciate the efforts of California ABC agents and their local law enforcement partners to keep us safe.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona ANAHEIM – On July 12, 2025, California Department […]
Congratulations to CABCA Member Paul Tupy and CARII Member Bob Twomey “We couldn’t be any prouder of the accomplishments and the Governor’s appointments of our two members, Paul Tupy and Bob Twomey. Well done, and we look forward to your continued successes!” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO – On July 25, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom […]
“It is important that we all have a part in public safety, including those who sell or serve alcohol. Thank you to the ABC agents who investigated this case and assisted in the action taken against the establishment.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona LA QUINTA – On July 11, 2025 the California Alcoholic Beverage Control […]
KINGS COUNTY – On July 2, 2025, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and Kings County Sheriff’s Office posted an ABC notice of license suspension at Señor Pancho’s in Lemoore. On February 12, 2022 and February 6, 2025, ABC agents and sheriff’s deputies sent a minor decoy into the restaurant to attempt to purchase […]
OXNARD – On June 28, 2025, the Oxnard Police Department with assistance from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), cited one store clerk in the City of Oxnard for selling alcohol to a minor. The actions were the result of a minor decoy operation in which a decoy under the age of 21 […]
OXNARD – On June 14, 2025, the Oxnard Police Department and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control conducted a minor decoy alcohol operation in the City of Oxnard. Under the direct supervision of officers and agents, the minor decoy attempted to purchase alcohol from six alcohol retail licensees. Agents and officers are happy to […]
“It’s encouraging that out of 52 establishments tested, only two clerks sold alcohol to the underage decoy. Although, we would like to see 100 percent of clerks and servers check IDs. These operations help to remind clerks and servers, as well as the public that selling or furnishing alcohol to someone under 21 is not […]
RIVERSIDE – There is much excitement among the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents who competed on the ABC Pistol Team in the 2025 United States Police & Fire Championships June 1, 2025 at the Riverside County Sheriff’s Ben Clark Training Center. The team sent 14 shooters to compete in various Police Pistol Combat events […]
“When three out of four locations visited by law enforcement are in violation of ABC laws, that’s a sign that more work needs to be done to educate clerks and servers, and to protect the public from crimes connected to underage drinking.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SANTA CLARA – On May 30, 2025, two clerks […]
