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
As Trump administration retreats, California joins forces with Northwest Wildland Fire Fighting Compact
News What you need to know: California is joining with other Western states and Canadian provinces to boost firefighting response and preparedness efforts. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has officially joined the Northwest Wildland...
CalGuard’s Counterdrug Task Force back to full strength, seizes $3.3 million in illicit fentanyl
News What you need to know: The California National Guard has helped seize $3.3 million in illicit fentanyl in July, $1 million more than the previous month. In total, servicemembers have removed $482 million in illegal fentanyl from our streets since 2021....
Trump’s illegal National Guard deployment in Los Angeles cost taxpayers $120 million
News What you need to know: Taxpayers are paying $120 million for Trump’s stunt to federalize the National Guard and put the Marines on the streets of Los Angeles. Sacramento, California – While 300 National Guard members are still deployed to Los Angeles under the...
