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
Crime reaches historic lows, California’s public safety investments deliver results
News New California Department of Justice data shows every major statewide crime rate declined in 2025 What you need to know: New 2025 data shows continued progress in improving public safety, with annual declines across every major statewide crime category, including...
Governor Newsom signs legislation ensuring California won’t subsidize Trump’s January 6 slush fund
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed legislation imposing a 100% California tax on distributions from Donald Trump's fund created to benefit individuals connected to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. SACRAMENTO – In response to President Donald...
Governor Newsom signs historic balanced state budget, cementing California’s fiscal strength and investing in the state’s future
News Releases video message highlighting historic record of fiscal responsibility, economic growth, and transformative investments What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today signed California's 2026–27 state budget, delivering a balanced budget with no deficit...
