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
California to provide critical support for workers hurt by Trump’s failure, federal shutdown
Oct 11, 2025
News What you need to know: California is providing workers with critical support and relief as Trump turns his back on labor amid his federal shutdown and ongoing economic failures. SACRAMENTO — As Trump’s federal shutdown continues for the 10th day and counting, and...
Governor Newsom signs bill to prosecute threats against schools, workplaces, places of worship, and hospitals
Oct 11, 2025
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom today signed SB 19 to ensure any threats made against schools, workplaces, houses of worship, and medical facilities can be prosecuted. SAN DIEGO – Ensuring Californians feel safe in their communities, Governor Gavin Newsom...
Governor Newsom pre-deploys resources ahead of potential storm impacts in Imperial and San Bernardino counties
Oct 10, 2025
News SAN BERNARDINO – Governor Gavin Newsom today approved the prepositioning of fire and rescue resources in Imperial and San Bernardino counties in response to extreme weather conditions forecast to impact the areas starting Thursday, October 9 through Saturday,...
