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
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 […]
LDF Trustees Authorize Appeal of Decision Denying Challenge to POST Decertification Action
SB2 Audit Resulted in Revocation of Former Lottery Investigator’s Peace Officer Status In October 2005, Mikkel Libarle plead no contest to a felony charge of vandalism of light poles on a bike path. In November 2006, the charge was reduced to a misdemeanor, and the prior no contest plea was set aside and subsequently expunged […]
Support Needed for ACWO Member Chad Volheim
PORAC utilizes its “Fund a Hero” campaign CDFW officer and CSLEA/ACWO member Chad Volheim is currently in need of support as he is struggling with a debilitating illness and is presently unable to work as a result. PORAC is utilizing its Fund-a-Hero campaign to raise money for Officer Volheim and CSLEA and ACWO are extremely […]
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! […]
News
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 […]
Husband and Wife Plead to Charges for Operating an Illegal Fish Business Out of Their Home
A CDFW investigation “This case demonstrates the value of tips from the public and how responsive CDFW officers are in investigating the information that comes in to them. We appreciate the law enforcement work of CDFW officers as they protect our natural resources and those businesses abiding by the laws and regulations.” CSLEA President Alan […]
“Operation Naughty or Nice” Leads to the Arrests of 21 Potential Sexual Predators
“Thank you to all the agencies and officers who participated in this operation in an effort to help protect our children from sexual predators. It’s difficult for parents to be everywhere at all times with their children and know what’s happening on their electronic devices. We appreciate these types of investigations and operations.” – CSLEA […]
Getaway Driver in Violent Armed Robbery Spree Sentenced in SJ County
DA expresses gratitude to California Department of Justice (DOJ) firearms expert Ronald Welsh and cellular data expert Reva Headley “Thank you to the San Joaquin County district attorney for recognizing two of our CSLEA members who assisted his office with this complex case. We are very proud of the work our CSLEA members do to […]
Ukiah Man Found Guilty of DUI
UKIAH – On December 18, 2025, a Mendocino County Superior Court jury found Brian Axel Martinez, 32, of Ukiah, guilty of second offense DUI driving. Martinez was found guilty of misdemeanor driving of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and misdemeanor driving a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 […]
CDPH and San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Seize Pallets of Food Items at Vista Store
VISTA -On December 17, 2025, investigators from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Gangs Division served a search warrant at a business located at the 1400 block of Poinsettia Ave. in the city of Vista. The search warrant was the result of a complex ongoing […]
