i thought about applying to CHP, but i figured there wouldnt be much upward mobility in terms of becoming an investigator, also, i am attending law school at the moment and i read somewhere that assignment for the CHP is based on an applicant having children or owning a home in a desired area; both of which i do not. SFPD seemed appealing to me. id like to find a position at a local pd between sf and sj. staying somewhat local is the most important thing to me, at least until i finish school.
Finish school first, then start your career. You won't be successful at either if you attempt to do both.