Important Update
Legislative Update – February 13, 2026
Governor Newsom’s proposed 2026-27 state budget projects a roughly $2.9 billion deficit for the coming fiscal year, driven by ongoing structural pressures and reliance on high tech and AI-related revenue growth to balance the books. This budget assumes roughly $42 billion in additional revenue over the current forecast, but even with that uptick the General Fund outlook remains tight and increasingly fragile.
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We employ a staff of five attorneys. Our mission is to defend Unit 7 members in disciplinary proceedings and to enforce the collective bargaining agreement between CSLEA and the State of California.
Working For You News
Health Update: Wildlife Officer Chad Volheim, CSLEA & ACWO Member
From ACWO President Trevor Pell We are sharing an important update on Chad Volheim’s ongoing health battle following his sudden illness and hospitalization last summer. The Diagnosis Recent bloodwork has finally provided answers: Chad contracted Q fever, an extremely rare bacterial infection (with only 50–200 cases reported annually in the U.S.). While the […]
CSLEA Welcomes New State Parks Communications Operators to Union Membership
RANCHO CORDOVA – On February 11, 2026, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Membership Services Representative Victor Tovar conducted a new employee orientation for new State Parks communications operators training in Rancho Cordova. The orientation provided the communications operators with the benefits and services associated with union membership, including representation, access to CSLEA’s proven Legal […]
CSLEA Legislative Advocacy Days February 9-10, 2026
Unit A leadership meets with legislators to highlight public safety and enforcement challenges and concerns “In response to a request from our Unit-A affiliate leadership, CSLEA, along with our legislative and political consultants, worked to set up two days of back-to-back-to-back meetings with members of the legislature to press the importance of the law enforcement, […]
CSLEA and CHP-PSDA Representatives Welcome 10 New Dispatchers to Union Membership
WEST SACRAMENTO– On February 9, 2026, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Senior Counsel Andrea Perez and CHP-Public Safety Dispatchers Association (CHP-PSDA) Vice President Victor Tovar conducted a new employee orientation for dispatchers training at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento. The purpose of the visit was to introduce the new dispatchers to their union […]
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, […]
News
CDFW and State Parks assist MCSO Search for Attempted Homicide Suspect
“In rural areas and areas where law enforcement officers cover much ground, it is helpful to have allied agency officers respond to assist. This helps with both public and officer safety.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona MENDOCINO COUNTY – On February 13, 2026 at around noon, Mendocino County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 11700 block […]
CALFIRE Com Op Jenna Avansino Responds Quickly to 911 Call for Help
“Congratulations to our CSLEA/FMESA member Jenna Avansino for the well-deserved recognition she received after assisting with the delivery of a baby who wasn’t going to wait for a labor and delivery room. We are very proud of her and all our communications operators for their first responder skills!” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona EL DORADO […]
Sonoma County Jury Returns Guilty Verdict in 1982 Cloverdale Murder
California DOJ assisted in creating DNA profile “It’s so important to review unsolved cases now that we have advances in science and technology. This contributes to public safety, criminal justice, and a sense of closure for those who wait for answers.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SANTA ROSA – On February 13, 2026, a Sonoma County […]
Nine Arrested in Kern County Illegal Dispensaries Operation
CDFW and DCC assisted with warrants and arrests “This is a significant bust and goes far in protecting public safety and public health. It demonstrates the work that can be done investigating illegal businesses when numerous law enforcement agencies combine their resources and expertise.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona KERN COUNTY – On February 12, 2026, […]
ABC Investigation Leads to License Suspension at Escalon Restaurant
“California ABC agents work to investigate underage drinking, as well as to educate the public, clerks and servers about the dangers of furnishing alcohol to those under 21. We thank them for working to keep all of us safe.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO– On February 13, 2026, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control […]
California DOJ Identifies Human Remains Found in Shasta County
“There seems to be no shortage of work for the criminalists at California DOJ forensic labs. These professionals work to assist law enforcement in their pursuit of answers, which can provide closure for families, and if necessary, evidence for prosecutors.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SHASTA COUNTY – On February 11, 2026, the Shasta County […]
