CALI Newsletter |

Safety, Solidarity, and Surtido Rico: CALI’s First Regional Member Meeting Recap

lorepike / April 3, 2026

On March 31, 2026, the Alameda County Training and Education Facility in Oakland, CA witnessed CALI’s First Regional Member Meeting and a free CIMCE workshop for members and friends, and it proved to be a successful, welcoming gathering! Many members and friends arrived early to mix and mingle over coffee and Mexican sweet bread, fruit, and surtido rico cookies —my personal favorite (no judgment; if you know, you know.)

language access

When the Data Tells a Different Story: A Critical Look at California’s Court Interpreter Workforce Study

lorepike / March 19, 2026

The California Court Interpreter Workforce Study (CCIWS) and the related recommendations from the Court Interpreters Advisory Panel (CIAP) were approved by the Judicial Council of CA at its December 12 meeting. The recommendations aim to address interpreter shortages and workforce sustainability.

bargaining, campaigns

First Day of Bargaining: Showing Up, Together

lorepike / January 30, 2026

January 30, 2026 marked the first day of bargaining, an important milestone shaped by months of organizing, preparation, and collective resolve. Our bargaining committee arrived ready to begin this process—and staff interpreters in San Francisco showed up in orange in visible support of the committee…

CIMCE, Profdev, training

Stronger Together: CALI Launches Its First Member Event with Training and Community

lorepike / December 2, 2025

Stronger Together: CALI Launches Its First Member Event with Training and Community CALI held its first members-and-guests meeting on November