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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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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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Fentanyl Dealer Convicted of Murder in Placer County
ROSEVILLE – On February 3, 2026, the Placer County District Attorney’s Office announced that Brandon Garner, 44, was convicted of second-degree murder in connection with the fentanyl death of a local man reported in July 2023. This marks the county’s fourth fentanyl murder conviction. The arrest was made after an investigation by the Placer Special […]
Modesto Police and ABC Cite Clerk for Selling Alcohol to Minors
“Kudos to the 11 clerks who carefully checked identification and denied the sale of alcohol to someone under the age of 21. It’s a simple thing to check IDs and goes a long way in keeping all of us safe from harm. Our thanks to ABC agents and their local law enforcement partners for routinely […]
ABC Agents and Redding Police Cite Two for Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor
A third person was arrested on an outstanding warrant “When you say yes to individuals under 21 who are soliciting you to purchase alcohol for them, you run the risk of a citation that carries a minimum penalty of a $1,000 fine and 24 hours of community service. That’s reason enough to say no. The […]
Fresno Woman Sentenced in Fentanyl Homicide Case
California DOJ High Impact Investigation Team assisted with investigation “Investigating fentanyl overdose deaths and holding those accountable is a step toward protecting families and our communities that suffer greatly as a result of these overdose deaths.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona FRESNO COUNTY – On January 30, 2026, Cassidy Marie Gonzalez, 25, of Fresno was sentenced […]
La Costa Canyon High School Teacher Arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
“California DOJ special agents are instrumental in protecting Californians from harm. They work in various bureaus and on numerous joint law enforcement department teams to investigate crimes that range from drugs, gangs, human trafficking, gambling and fraud. We thank them for their public safety service.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SAN DIEGO — On January 28, 2026, […]
ABC Agents and Delano Police Arrest Two for Furnishing Alcohol to Minors
“It’s easy to follow the law here and help contribute to public safety, simply by refusing to purchase or furnish alcohol to those under the age of 21. ABC agents conduct these shoulder tap operations year-round with their local law enforcement partners throughout the entire state. It’s important that we all do our part to […]
