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
Delivering results at the border: Governor Newsom announces record $506 million in illicit fentanyl seized since launching counterdrug operations
News What you need to know: In 2021, Governor Newsom launched a major expansion of California’s border drug-interdiction operations, redirecting the California National Guard toward stopping fentanyl traffickers. Since then, those efforts have helped seize more than...
California-Mexico military partnership strengthens with visit to the Golden State
News What you need to know: California and Mexico military leaders join efforts in Sacramento to continue sharing military expertise and help protect our regions. SACRAMENTO – As part of a new partnership between the California and Mexico military departments,...
Governor Newsom deploys incident management resources and personnel to Tennessee amid deadly winter storm
News What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom announced the deployment of a highly trained team from California to help the people of Tennessee respond and recover from the severe winter storm impacting the eastern United States. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom...
