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 issues statement on Stockton mass shooting
News STOCKTON – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the mass shooting in Stockton. As more details emerge about this horrific shooting, my heart is with the families of the victims and the entire Stockton community. No child should ever have...
California shatters training records with 650 new CAL FIRE officers in 2025
News What you need to know: In 2025, California trained over 650 new Company Officers, making history with the largest number of graduates ever. While Donald Trump undercuts federal readiness for mega-fires that threaten communities across the west, Governor Newsom...
Amid public safety improvements, Governor Newsom’s expanded CHP efforts yield 2,000 pounds of illicit drugs recovered in three months
News What you need to know: Since Governor Newsom expanded the deployment of the California Highway Patrol in key regions throughout the state in late August, the additional enforcement has led to the seizure of nearly 2,000 pounds — or 1 ton — of illegal drugs....
