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
California’s tax agency cracks down on $168 million in illicit cannabis, tobacco
News What you need to know: Alongside investigations targeting illegal cultivation and criminal organizations, the state’s tax department has recovered $168 million in illicit cannabis and tobacco goods since 2019. SACRAMENTO – California continues to strengthen...
Governor Newsom secures federal assistance to support response to Gann Fire in Calaveras County
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help suppress the Gann Fire in Calaveras County. SACRAMENTO – Moving swiftly to support local and state response...
Governor Newsom announced the deployment of additional firefighting resources and specialized personnel to Washington and Oregon
News California is stepping up across the West to help our neighbors to battle historic wildfires CAL FIRE engines preparing for deployment to Washington State What you need to know: Under Governor Newsom’s leadership, California is deploying more firefighters and...
