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
CHP Dispatchers Training in West Sacramento Meet Union Representatives
WEST SACRAMENTO – On December 8, 2025, California Highway Patrol Public Safety Dispatchers Association (CHP-PSDA) Vice President Victor Tovar and California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Senior Counsel Andrea Perez met with nine CHP dispatchers training at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento. “CHP dispatchers are a tremendous group of first responders who contribute greatly […]
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 […]
News
Two Clerks in Emeryville Cited for Selling Alcohol to Underage Customer
“It’s important that clerks stay vigilant and ask for ID when someone is attempting to purchase alcohol. Kudos to the eight clerks who denied the sale because the decoy was under the age of 21. Thank you to ABC agents and Emeryville PD for working to keep us safe out on the road and in […]
State Park Rangers Respond to Capsized Kayak at Lake Perris
“Our thoughts are with the family impacted by the death of a father and the rescue of his son. We also keep in mind the impact these emergency responses have on State Park rangers and their fellow first responders. We ask that members of the public use caution and take steps to stay safe while […]
Fallbrook Business Owner Admits to Defrauding Customers at Porsche Restoration
California Department of Motor Vehicles – Criminal Investigations and FBI investigated this case “California DMV investigators investigate fraud surrounding vehicle sales, ownership, odometer tampering, and driver licenses, to name a few of their many duties to protect consumers. We thank them for their service to consumer protection and public safety.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SAN […]
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, […]
