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 filing FOIA request on Trump Administration’s misuse of federal agents at redistricting event
News What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom announced that his office is submitting a Freedom of Information Act request to uncover information about motivations behind the Trump Administration’s use of federal law enforcement at a redistricting press conference...
Five years since devastating 2020 fire siege: here’s how California is better prepared for catastrophic wildfire
News What you need to know: Five years after a record-setting wildfire year in 2020, California has significantly boosted its firefighting capabilities and prevention efforts to adapt to new climate realities. SACRAMENTO – Five years ago today, California was hit by...
ICYMI: California’s homicide, violent crime rates down amid Trump’s continued assault on states nationwide
News What you need to know: California experienced lower crime rates in 2024 thanks in part to substantial investments in community safety. Sacramento, California – While the President continues his assault on democracy, this time by threatening to deploy federal law...
