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 honors fallen State Correctional Officer Townsend
News SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of California State Prison - Corcoran Correctional Officer Jonathan Townsend:“May Correctional Officer Jonathan Townsend be remembered for his professionalism and...
El Gobernador Newsom emite un comunicado sobre la decisión de la Corte Suprema que apoya los arrestos por motivos raciales en el sur de California
News LOS ANGELES – El Gobernador Gavin Newsom emitió el siguiente comunicado en respuesta a la decisión de la Corte Suprema, con una mayoría de 6 a 3, que permite a los agentes federales de inmigración realizar detenciones sin sospecha en California. La Corte Suprema...
Governor Newsom issues statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold racially motivated immigration arrests in Southern California
News LOS ANGELES – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's 6-3 majority ruling which allows federal immigration officers to conduct suspicionless stops in California. Trump’s hand-picked Supreme Court majority just...
