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 activates statewide response amid dangerous fire weather, signs actions to speed Tropical Storm Rachel recovery and wildfire cleanup
News What you need to know: After activating California’s State Operations Center, Governor Newsom convened the state’s top emergency response officials to coordinate an all-hands state response to dangerous fire weather across multiple counties. The Governor also...
Governor Newsom directs early, proactive steps to protect California communities and strengthen local fire response ahead of dangerous Santa Ana winds and Red Flag Warnings
News What you need to know: California is moving firefighters and equipment into Southern California before dangerous Santa Ana winds arrive. At Governor Gavin Newsom’s direction, the state is reinforcing local fire departments, increasing emergency coordination, and...
Gobernador Newsom a los californianos: Cuídense y conozcan sus derechos ante el aumento de actividades federales de inmigración
News Lo que necesitas saber: Los californianos tienen derechos constitucionales — y deben mantener la calma, tener cuidado, conocer sus derechos y crear un plan para protegerse a sí mismo y a sus familias. SACRAMENTO – Ante el aumento de informes sobre la presencia de...
