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Legislative Update – January 14, 2025
Governor Gavin Newsom kicked off the budget season on January 9 with the release of his proposed 2026–27 State Budget, striking a noticeably upbeat tone about California’s fiscal condition. While independent analysts continue to raise concerns about longer-term deficits, the administration is framing the current outlook as stable and manageable.
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Working For You News
New Dispatchers Meet Union Representative at Ben Clark Training Center in Riverside
RIVERSIDE – On January 13, 2026, he CHP Public Safety Dispatchers Association (CHP-PSDA) met with five dispatchers who are currently training at the Ben Clark Training Center in Riverside. CHP-PSDA Director David Arriola conducted the new employee orientation and spoke to the dispatchers about the jobs they are training for as well as the benefits […]
CSLEA Welcomes 68 New Members December 29th Through January 10th
CSLEA welcomes 68 new members in December 29th – January 10th SACRAMENTO – Understanding that joining their union is a very important step in their careers with the State of California, 68 state employees assigned to Bargaining Unit 7 became members of the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) during the two-week period December 29, […]
CABCA Scholarship Application Announcement
CABCA to Award Educational Scholarships to Deserving Students The California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents (CABCA), is proud to announce the continuation of our Educational Scholarship! Up to $3,500 will be awarded to help provide CABCA members or their dependents the opportunity to attend a college, university, or post high school vocational / technical institution. […]
CSLEA and ACWO Representatives Visit CDFW Cadets at Academy in Butte County
OROVILLE – In an effort to introduce the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) and the Association of Wildlife Officers of California (ACWO) to California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) warden cadets, CSLEA Chief Counsel Kasey Clark and ACWO President Trevor Pell conducted a new employee orientation at the CDFW Academy in Butte County […]
CSLEA Directors Hold 2026 First Quarter Board Meeting
Special guests include Senator Kelly Seyarto, Assembly Member Michelle Rodriguez, and Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis SACRAMENTO – California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) officers and directors met at CSLEA headquarters on January 6, 2026 for their first quarter board meeting. In addition to receiving updates from consultants and staff, the board had the opportunity to […]
Cadet Rangers at Academy in Butte County Meet with Union Representatives
CSLEA and SPPOAC welcome 11 new members BUTTE COUNTY- On December 29, 2025, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) and State Parks Peace Officers Association (SPPOAC) representatives conducted a New Employee Orientation for 11 State Park peace officer ranger cadets at the academy at Butte College. SPPOAC President Matt Yarbrough, CSLEA Chief Counsel Kasey […]
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California ABC Agents Team with SLO PD to Target Underage Drinking
“This was no doubt a long day and we appreciate the efforts of SLO PD and California ABC agents. And kudos to the citizens and clerks in San Luis Obispo who are working to keep all of us safe by denying the sale or furnishing of alcohol to individuals under the age of 21.” CSLEA […]
Pollution Case Investigated by CDFW OSPR Settled in Colusa County
“It takes education, tips from the public, response and enforcement, to protect California’s valued and precious natural resources. We are grateful to our members at CDFW who work daily to be sure we are all doing right by our fish, wildlife, and environment, so that California stays healthy, safe, and vibrant.” – CSLEA President Alan […]
Yolo County Jury Convicts Man for Murdering His Infant Children
Work at California DOJ Lab Leads to Resolution of Cold Case Murders “The latest technology and the scientific work by California DOJ criminalists, paired with the investigative work of law enforcement officers is a combination that completely extends the long arm of the law. Finally, justice for these infants whose lives were taken.” CSLEA President […]
ABC Agents and Redding PD Arrest Three Following Drug Investigation at Convenience Store
REDDING – On January 8, 2026, California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents and officers from the Redding Police Department Neighborhood Police Unit arrested three Redding residents following an investigation into methamphetamine sales occurring at a local 7-Eleven store on Eureka Way in Redding. Redding Police officers developed information indicating that two store employees were actively […]
ABC Agents and Clovis Police Arrest Two Suspects for Furnishing Alcohol to Minors
“All of us can do our part to keep members of our community safe by not furnishing alcohol to those under the age of 21. Whether it’s at a home, in front of a convenience store, or at a venue where alcohol can be purchased – saying no, protects lives. Thank you to ABC agents […]
State Parks Responds to Report of Woman Swept into Ocean by Large Wave
“These calls can be very difficult for witnesses, citizens who attempted to help, and first responders. We are appreciative of the life-saving efforts and thank all for trying to save the life of this unidentified woman.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona MENDOCINO COUNTY – On December 22, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m. California State Parks personnel […]
