Cracking down on property crime
The Governor is cracking down on professional thieves. California made the largest-ever state investment to combat organized retail crime. Now, the Governor is going further by calling for new laws that give new tools to police and prosecutors. They will help prevent smash-and-grabs, retail theft, and car burglaries.
Fighting gun violence
California leads the nation with gun safety laws that work:
- universal background checks,
- 10-day purchase waiting periods,
- mental health reporting,
- requiring most gun buyers to be 21 years and older,
- allowing people to sue those who illegally distribute assault weapons and ghost guns,
- red flag laws, and
- an assault weapons ban.
Tackling the fentanyl crisis
Governor Newsom has a master plan for tackling the crisis caused by fentanyl and opioids. It’s an approach that will save lives. It builds on a historic investment with funds for more treatment. It also expands California National Guard actions against drug trafficking. These actions have helped seize 1,066% more fentanyl since 2021.
News about public safety
Governor’s Office demands Kristi Noem learn to Google before sending stupid letters: California works with ICE to deport criminals
News What you need to know: The federal government hasn’t picked up 100% of the criminals they claim to be going after. California doesn’t block ICE from getting violent criminals. Kristi Noem needs help learning how to Google. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom’s...
Governor Newsom signs Executive Order to assist Imperial County’s recovery following 2025 August Monsoon Storms
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Newsom signed an Executive Order today to expand financial support to Imperial County following the August 2025 Monsoon Storms. The August 2025 storm system brought heavy rain, high winds, and flooding that caused power outages throughout...
Delivering results at the border: Governor Newsom announces record $506 million in illicit fentanyl seized since launching counterdrug operations
News What you need to know: In 2021, Governor Newsom launched a major expansion of California’s border drug-interdiction operations, redirecting the California National Guard toward stopping fentanyl traffickers. Since then, those efforts have helped seize more than...
