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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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 […]
CSLEA Officers and Directors Meet For 2025 Fourth Quarter Board Meeting Prior to Membership Conference
RENO – California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) officers and directors held their fourth quarter 2025 Board meeting on October 23, 2025 at the Grand Sierra Resort prior to the CSLEA General Membership Conference scheduled for October 24-25th. “We are looking forward to our membership conference and tended to a lot of Board business just […]
Governor Signs CSLEA Supported AB 1319 Extending State Protection to Endangered Species
SACRAMENTO – On October 11, 2025, Govern Gavin Newsom announced that he signed Assembly Bill 1319 by Assemblymember Nick Schultz (D-Burbank) to protect endangered and threatened species from any potential rollbacks of longstanding federal protections. “California’s dedicated wildlife officers often face difficulties in enforcing the complex laws that regulate the wildlife trade due to the […]
Dispatchers Training at CHP Academy in West Sacramento Value Union Membership
WEST SACRAMENTO – Five California Highway Patrol (CHP) public safety dispatchers training at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento signed up for union membership on October 13, 2025, following a new employee orientation presented by representatives from the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) and the CHP-Public Safety Dispatchers Association (CHP-PSDA). “It was a nice […]
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Over 1,500 lbs. of Illegal Processed Cannabis Destroyed by NCSO and CDFW
“It’s important that law enforcement officers conduct these operations to investigate illegal cannabis operations for numerous reasons, including public safety, consumer protection, environmental concerns and leveling the playing field for licensed and permitted operations.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona NEVADA CITY – On October 30, 2025, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) announced that between […]
Underage Decoy Unable to Purchase Alcohol at 21 Retail Locations in Eureka During ABC Operation
EUREKA – On October 24, 2025, the Eureka Police Department, along with an agent from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), conducted a Minor Decoy operation in which a decoy under the age of 21 and under the direct supervision of law enforcement, attempted to purchase alcohol from 21 retail licensees in the […]
California ABC Agents and Manteca PD Test Clerks on the Sale of Alcohol to Minors
MANTECA -On October 29, 2025, Manteca Police officers and cadets, along with a California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agent, conducted a Minor Decoy Operation throughout the city. The operation was conducted at seven off-sale license establishments—businesses that sell alcohol for off-site consumption, such as grocery and liquor stores. During the operation, three clerks furnished alcohol […]
CDFW Officers Seize 178 Undersized Pismo Clams
“Thank you to California’s officers who work to protect our fish and wildlife so all may enjoy what California has to offer in way of its natural resources. Approaching individuals who are breaking California fish and wildlife laws can be dangerous and we thank these officers for their service.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona PISMO BEACH […]
Redding Police Department and ABC Agents Cite One Suspect for Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor
REDDING – On October 27, 2025, agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and officer from the Redding Police Department conducted a Shoulder Tap operation in the city of Redding. A Shoulder Tap operation targets adults who purchase alcohol for someone under the age of 21. Under the direct supervision of law […]
CDFW Seizes Suspected Rhino Horns and Elephant Ivory in LA County
“California not only works to protect its own natural resources, fish and wildlife, it also works to reduce the senseless poaching of endangered species that live elsewhere on our planet.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona LOS ANGELES COUNTY – On October 23, 2025, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) law enforcement officers from the Special […]
