Important Update
Legislative Update – March 13, 2026
By Shane LaVigne, LaVigne Strategies
California’s fiscal outlook continues to present significant challenges as policymakers look beyond the current budget year. While the state closed a major deficit in the most recent budget through spending reductions, borrowing, and delayed expenditures, underlying structural issues remain. According to current projections, structural deficits are expected to reach or exceed $20 billion annually over the next three fiscal years, reflecting ongoing volatility in revenue tied heavily to capital gains and high-income earners.
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CHP Public Safety Dispatchers Training in West Sacramento Value Union Membership
WEST SACRAMENTO – On March 30, 2026, dispatchers training at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento discussed the value of union membership with representatives from the California Statewide Law Enforcements Association (CSLEA) and the CHP-Public Safety Dispatchers Association (CHP-PSDA). Appreciating the importance of joining a union that fights for them, all six dispatchers signed up […]
CSLEA Holds Third 2026 Legislative Advocacy Day March 23, 2026
Unit-B and -C leadership meet with legislators to highlight public and worker safety concerns surrounding high vacancy rates in Bargaining Unit7 positions “Following last month’s CSLEA legislative advocacy days, we planned a full day of legislative visits on March 23rd. The goal is to educate our state legislators about the vital work our CSLEA members […]
CABCA 2026 Scholarship Recipients Announced
California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents (CABCA) is proud to announce scholarship awards to four students, three of them a CABCA member’s child, and fourth a CABCA member. “On behalf of the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents, we extend our sincere congratulations to this year’s distinguished scholarship recipients,” said CABCA President Bryant Pender. “Each candidate’s academic […]
CHP-PSDA Directors Meet with Commissioner Duryee at First Quarter BOD Meeting
SACRAMENTO – On March 23, 2026, CHP-Public Safety Dispatchers Association (CHP-PSDA) directors held their 2026 first quarter Board of Directors meeting which included a meeting with CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “We very much appreciate Commissioner Duryee’s time and thank him for travelling to California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) headquarters to discuss issues that are […]
CHP-PSDA Visits New Members at Ben Clark Training Center in Riverside
RIVERSIDE – On March 17, 2026, CHP-Public Safety Dispatchers Association Southern Division Representative David Arriola conducted a new employee orientation for CHP dispatchers training at the Ben Clark Training Center in Riverside. This was an opportunity for Arriola to extend an invitation to the dispatchers for union membership and answer any questions. “Thank you to […]
CSLEA Visits New Hospital Police Officers at Academy in SLO
Union welcomes 23 new members SAN LUIS OBISPO – On March 19, 2026, the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) and its affiliate Hospital Police Association of California (HPAC) welcomed new state hospital police officers who are training at the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) Office of Protective Services (OPS) Academy in San Luis Obispo. […]
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Three Defendants Get 13 Years Each for Stealing Lottery Tickets in 33 Robberies Targeting 7-Eleven Stores
In several cases, employees were threatened or physically assaulted “California State Lottery employs investigators who are sworn peace officers to initiate or assist in law enforcement investigations in which the lottery is connected to crimes. We appreciate the work that they do to protect the lottery from fraud and theft, and to assist local law […]
Convicted Human Trafficker Sentenced to Prison
“Victims can endure a lifetime of pain and suffering caused by human trafficking. We applaud California’s efforts to investigate and prosecute those who sexually exploit others for monetary gain.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO — On March 27, 2026, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the sentencing of Kai Jones for the human trafficking and sexual […]
El Cajon Man Sentenced for Attempted Coercion of a Child, Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Young Adult
“Kudos to the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force and it’s partnering agencies for the response to the victims in this case and to the victims themselves for assisting law enforcement so that this individual cannot victimize anyone else.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SAN DIEGO –On March 27, 2026, Steven Terrell Lewis, 40, of El […]
Tip to CDFW Leads to Arrests Involving Poaching
“CDFW officers work to investigate crimes that impact California’s natural resources, including the illegal take of fish and wildlife. Due to the types of cases they investigate, they often come into contact with armed individuals. We thank them for their service and always wish for their complete safety while on the job.” CSLEA President Alan […]
Missing 19-year-old Located Deceased in Truckee River
“The response to rescue, and then recover, a young man who suddenly disappears in a body of water can be very traumatic to emergency responders and search and rescue personnel. We thank all who responded in the attempt to save a life, and then to recover the body in order to give peace to the […]
David Sump Sentenced to Maximum Term in Smith Canal Oil Spill Case
San Joaquin County DA extends gratitude to CDFW Officer Ryan Rodriguez for his dedicated investigation “We are proud of CSLEA and ACWO member Ryan Rodriguez for his commitment to protecting our fish, wildlife, and environment. His investigation led to the prosecution and conviction of a man who deliberately dumped hundreds of gallons of oil and […]
