Important Update
Legislative Update – October 15, 2025
By Shane LaVigne, LaVigne Strategies
The Big Picture
2025 closes out the first year of the 2025–26 two-year legislative session. Of the 917 bills that reached Governor Gavin Newsom, 794 were signed and 123 were vetoed, a 13.4% veto rate, down from 15.7% the previous year.
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Working For You News
CSLEA Introduces Union Membership to Licensing Registration Examiners
SACRAMENTO – On November 24, 2025, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Senior Counsel Ryan Navarre conducted a new employee orientation for eleven new Licensing Registration Examiners (LREs) who will begin their work at California DMV offices throughout the state. Navarre introduced CSLEA to the new employees and discussed the benefits and services associated with […]
ASA-DOJ Announces Scholarship Recipients
ASA-DOJ is proud to announce the winners of its 2025 ASA-DOJ Scholarship Award. ASA-DOJ thanks all of the candidates who took the time and effort to submit their applications. ASA-DOJ was very impressed with the quality of each candidate and wishes them all a bright future in their respective endeavors. Congratulations to the four recipients! […]
CSLEA and ASA-DOJ Speak to Special Agents at DOJ Advanced Training Center in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO – On November 4, 2025, representatives from the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) and the Association of Special Agents-Department of Justice (ASA-DOJ) conducted a new employee orientation at DOJ’s Advanced Training Center in Sacramento. The orientation gives union representatives the opportunity to introduce themselves and discuss the benefits and services associated with union […]
CSLEA 2025 Membership Conference – Day Two
RENO – On October 25, 2025, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) directors, consultants, staff, and members embarked upon day two of CSLEA’s General Membership Conference at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno. Members had the opportunity to attend classes addressing PTSD, Advanced Site Rep Training, and Retirement Planning. The conference concluded with a CSLEA-hosted […]
Thank You CSLEA Members for Attending the CSLEA General Membership Conference
RENO – The California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) expresses its extreme gratitude to the CSLEA members who took time away from their jobs and families to attend the CSLEA General Membership Conference held at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada October 24th and 25th. “What an amazing representation we had,” said CSLEA President […]
CSLEA 2025 Membership Conference – Day One
RENO – California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) directors, consultants, staff, and members came together for a CSLEA membership conference at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno on October 24, 2025. The goal was to share common union goals, thoughts and ideas, to learn about topics that impact our work and home lives, and bond […]
News
CDFW Officers Make an Arrest Involving the Illegal Take of Abalone
“CDFW is working to protect the abalone population throughout California as the number of abalone dwindles. We have precious resources in our state and we thank CDFW officers for protecting our environment, fish and wildlife.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SONOMA COUNTY – On December 3, 2025, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced […]
Sacramento Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Sex Trafficking
“Thank you to the courageous survivor of this human trafficking case for contacting law enforcement and providing details so that investigators could remove the suspect from the community and in doing so, protecting other potential victims. We appreciate the efforts of the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force and their law enforcement partners as they […]
Sanctuary Ordered to Pay Penalties for Housing Exotic Animals Without Permit
“Kudos to our CSLEA Director and ACWO President Trevor Pell, a CDFW Lieutenant, who completed this investigation and forwarded it to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. Investigating cases such as this protects the public, and exotic animals that may be housed at unpermitted locations.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona VENTURA – On December 1, 2025, […]
ABC Agents and MCSO Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Three for Furnishing Alcohol to Minors
“Saying no to someone under 21 who is asking you to provide alcohol for them is a huge plus for public safety, and we can all do our part. Simply and politely decline. Thank you to our ABC agents and their local law enforcement partners for conducting these operations.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SALINAS – […]
Three Arrested in Emeryville for Furnishing Alcohol to Minors
EMERYVILLE– On November 16, 2025, California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents and Emeryville Police Department officers arrested three suspects for furnishing alcoholic beverages to minors. The law enforcement officers conducted a shoulder tap operation in Emeryville. The operation was designed to educate the public and cite those who purchased alcohol for an underage decoy who stood in […]
ABC Agents and Lancaster PD Bust Suspect on Illegal Drug Sales Charges
“This undercover work by California ABC agents helps to keep the businesses we enter and our surrounding communities safe. Undercover work can be dangerous and we are thankful that no one was hurt in this investigation.” -CSLEA President Alan Barcelona LANCASTER – On November 20, 2025, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and […]
