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
At Southern Border, Governor Newsom announces new Port-of-Entry construction to spur economic development and new efforts to bolster border security
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom is announcing new construction to support a new port-of-entry at the California-Mexico border to support growing international trade, which keeps costs down for families and reduces wait times for businesses and workers —...
Ongoing CHP operation in Bakersfield leads to over 2,000 arrests since April, including felonies and DUI
News What you need to know: Since Governor Newsom launched the joint Bakersfield operation in April, the additional enforcement has led to more than 2,000 arrests and over 60 illicit firearms recovered. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the ongoing...
Ahead of Black Friday and holiday shopping season, Governor Newsom announces organized retail crime enforcement operations
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom is announcing the California Highway Patrol’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force will conduct proactive operations during the holiday season, building on a record-breaking year of investigations that have led to over 1,200...
