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CSLEA Legal Defense Fund More than $2.5 Million Strong
“This fund is an example of the strength of our union and is of great importance to CSLEA members who suddenly find themselves in need of legal assistance for criminal or civil matters arising from the course and scope of employment. The CSLEA Legal Defense Fund is part of the ‘career insurance’ CSLEA often speaks of. No law enforcement, public safety or consumer protection professional should be without it.”-Alan Barcelona, CSLEA President
Legislative Update – October 15, 2024
By Shane LaVigne, LaVigne Strategies
End of Session:
Governor Gavin Newsom faced a September 30th deadline to act on over 1,200 bills sent to him this year, providing a clearer view of his political philosophy as he enters his final two years in office. Newsom signed 1,017 bills into law and vetoed 189, giving him a veto rate of just under 16%, slightly above the decade-long average. His decisions reflected a pragmatic, fiscally cautious approach, likely influenced by the state’s economic uncertainties.
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CalHR Announces Changes to Pay for Certain Unit 7 and Excluded Classifications
Changes Will Increase Rates of Entry Level and Supervisory / Managerial Positions On November 13, 2024, CalHR furnished CSLEA with information concerning its intention to make adjustments to certain Unit 7 and supervisory/managerial classifications. Both of the changes are within CalHR’s existing statutory authority to implement classification-wide HAMs (Hiring Above Minimum) and to set the […]
CSLEA Directors Re-Elect Vice Presidents at 4th Quarter Board Meeting
Special guests Senate Pro Tem Mike McGuire and Assemblymember Juan Alanis speak with CSLEA directors “We thank the California legislators who take time out of their busy schedules to attend a CSLEA Directors’ meeting to learn more about our members and to discuss issues that impact our careers, our families and our day-to-day living. They […]
CHP-PSDA Vice President Conducts NEO for Dispatchers Training in West Sacramento
WEST SACRAMENTO – On December 9, 2024, CHP-Public Safety Dispatchers Association (CHP-PSDA) Vice President Victor Tovar conducted a new employee orientation on behalf of the union, introducing himself to nearly a dozen dispatchers training at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento. Tovar, also a CHP dispatcher, visits the academy to discuss union membership, as well […]
CSLEA Legal Defense Fund More than $2.5 Million Strong
Summary of 2023 Annual Report “This fund is an example of the strength of our union and is of great importance to CSLEA members who suddenly find themselves in need of legal assistance for criminal or civil matters arising from the course and scope of employment. The CSLEA Legal Defense Fund is part of the […]
CACI and CSLEA Host Membership Luncheon at DHCS in San Diego
SAN DIEGO – On November 14, 2024, California Association of Criminal Investigators (CACI) President George Tiongson and California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Legal Counsel David De La Riva participated in a CACI hosted membership luncheon at the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) offices in San Diego. CSLEA Investigator members from the Department of […]
CDI Detectives at CDI Rancho Cucamonga Office Learn About Union’s Role in Responding to Officer Involved Shootings
RANCHO CUCAMONGA – On October 30, 2024, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Senior Counsel Jim Vitko met with California Department of Insurance (CDI) detectives at CDI’s Rancho Cucamonga office to discuss CSLEA’s role in responding to officer involved shootings. As an invited participant, Vitko addressed the protocol CSLEA follows when the union is advised […]
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Former Cupertino Insurance Agent Charged in $900,000 Long-Term Care Fraud Scheme
SAN FRANCISCO— On December 10, 2024, Jingjin “Kathy” Bian, 54, of Cupertino, was arraigned on felony charges of insurance fraud after a California Department of Insurance (CDI) investigation revealed she allegedly received more than $900,000 in undeserved long-term care insurance benefits for her and her father. According to CDI, Bian, a former insurance agent, was […]
California Cannabis Task Force Seizes Over $19 million in Illegal Cannabis and Products SF Bay Area
“It is astounding the amount of illegal cannabis being grown and processed in California. This illegal and underground activity threatens the legal market, the environment, and public safety.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO – On December 10, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom announced California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) recently seized a combined total of […]
Labor Commissioner Cites 19 Car Washes in Southern California for Wage Theft
“Families are struggling enough as it is. We appreciate State investigations into employers who are not treating and/or compensating their employees fairly.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona LOS ANGELES –On December 10, 2024, the California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) announced it has issued $1.3 million in fines for wage theft restitution and civil penalties against 19 […]
CDFW Assists Deputies in San Bernardino County with Seizure of 90,000 Pounds of Marijuana
“Serving these types of search warrants can be dangerous for law enforcement. We are grateful no one was hurt during the search and seizure and thank law enforcement officers for working to protect the public, and the legal cannabis market.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY – On December 9, 2024, the San […]
Majority of Clerks in Redding Minor Decoy Operation Check IDs
REDDING – On December 6, 2024, California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents and Redding Police Department officers conducted a minor decoy operation in an attempt to reduce underage drinking. During the operation, a person under the age of 21 and under the direct supervision of agents and officers, attempted to purchase alcohol at 20 different […]
ABC Agents’ Undercover Investigation Leads to Revocation of License of Shark Bar in Moreno Valley
MORENO VALLEY – On December 9, 2024, the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) announced that ABC has indefinitely suspended the license of Shark Bar located on Sunnymead Blvd. in Moreno Valley. ABC agents began an investigation into illegal conduct at Shark Bar in August 2023. During the investigation, undercover agents purchased narcotics from employees and […]
