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 Newsom proclaims state of emergency to support response in multiple counties due to late December storms
News Emergency declaration unlocks resources and state assistance SACRAMENTO – Taking assertive steps to protect Californians from a series of powerful storms, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San...
Governor Newsom declares states of emergency related to multiple severe weather events in 2025
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency to support recovery efforts for six severe weather events earlier this year that caused significant damage in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Del Norte County, Santa Barbara County, San Luis...
Governor Newsom deploys dedicated teams to fight crime in Stockton, building on existing successful partnerships
News What you need to know: In partnership with city officials and local law enforcement, Governor Newsom is expanding the deployment of the California Highway Patrol in Stockton, an effort that has resulted in reduced crime in other major cities across the state....
