Long Beach, CA – The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has issued a temporary license to 7-Eleven, operating at 1790 Palo Verde Ave in Long Beach, marking a significant development for the city’s business district. The license, issued on March 17, 2026, allows the convenience store to serve alcohol, a decision that has drawn attention from local business owners and residents.
The license, categorized as Temporarily Unclassified, signifies a preliminary approval pending a more detailed review by the ABC. This designation indicates that the agency is currently assessing the application and associated details.
The application was submitted through the Long Beach/Lakewood Business Name office, and lists a complex web of corporate ownership, including 7-Eleven Inc. and Sej Asset Management & Investment Company. Key personnel involved in the application process include Stanley W. Reynolds (President), Stephen Kenneth Boyd (Secretary/Assistant Secretary), Jennifer Marie Mendola (Secretary/Assistant Secretary), Aaron Lee Strahota (Vice President/Treasurer), Randy Michael Quinn (Vice President), and David Lee Seltzer (Vice President).
The license is for 2Go MSO, LLC, with members Michael Khalil Khouray, Elias Khalil Khoury, and Khalil Elias Khoury.
The issuance of this license follows a period of scrutiny within the Long Beach business district, where many establishments operate within close proximity to one another. The ABC’s decision to grant this license will undoubtedly spark further discussion about regulations and oversight within the area.
The ABC has stated that it will continue to monitor the operation and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Address: 1790 Palo Verde Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90815