SAN JOSE – On October 27, 2015, California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents posted a notice of indefinite suspension at Lu Restaurant in San Jose. The indefinite suspension means, effective immediately, alcohol sales are prohibited at the restaurant. The suspension follows two shootings in two months on, or in front of, restaurant premises […]
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ABC Agents Enforcing Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws Halloween Weekend
SACRAMENTO– If history tells the story, Halloween on a Saturday night lends itself to large parties for both the young and not-so-young, parties that often include alcoholic beverages. “We know that drinking and driving on Halloween night can lead to deadly consequences,” said California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) President Alan Barcelona. “Pedestrians out at […]
CABCA Assists Students Displaced by Valley Fire
“60 of our 162 students lost their homes,” Principal David Leonard, Cobb Mountain Elementary MIDDLETOWN- When the Valley Fire ignited September 12, 2015 at 1:24 in the afternoon, no one could even begin to fathom its instant rage and fiery path of destruction. Tall, vicious flames raced across dry land and timber, scorching more than […]
ABC Agents Suspend Night Club’s License Following Night of Violence
SAN JOSE – On Friday, January 16, 2015, the California Alcoholic Beverage Control suspended the alcoholic beverage license at the Fiesta Night Club for 60 days. The license is suspended following a shooting that left five people hurt on January 11, 2015 during a Chris Brown concert. Working closely with the San Jose Police Department, […]
They’re Dressed like ABC Agents Because They Are ABC Agents
When Halloween falls on a Friday or Saturday night, it means more young people are likely to celebrate with alcohol and the risk of underage drinking and the problems associated with it rises dramatically. “Thankfully, we have very dedicated California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents who will give up their only family time tonight and focus […]
Busy July For Agents Enforcing ABC Laws
At a time when many Californians are enjoying summer vacations, California Alcoholic Beverage Control agents have been hard at work enforcing the laws that help to keep us safe from alcohol-related crimes, injuries and accidents. “From border to border, ABC agents are working with local law enforcement departments to keep alcohol out of the hands […]
Sacramento Store Owner Busted For Routinely Selling Alcohol To Minors
Some parents in the Sacramento area are cheering the work of California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents after an ABC investigation lead to the indefinite suspension of the liquor license at the Come-N-Go Food Store on Freeport Blvd. “This case obviously was a huge priority for our ABC agents,” said Alan Barcelona, president of the […]
ABC Agents Put A Stop to the Sale of Alcohol at Inglewood Liquor Store
On June 25, 2014, agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) posted a Notice of Revocation at Gin’s Liquor in Inglewood. The store can no longer sell alcoholic beverages following an investigation that revealed neighborhood crime associated with the business. “ABC agents routinely work with local law enforcement departments to combat neighborhood […]
Liquor Licenses Suspended at Restaurant, Bar & Stores
One day after the New Year’s Day holiday, Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents were at work upholding California ABC laws. That work included posting Notices of Suspension or Notices of Revocation at four California businesses that violated the law. “ABC laws are in place for a reason,” said Alan Barcelona, president of the California Statewide […]