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 continues aggressive fight against organized retail theft, recovering nearly $260 million in stolen merchandise
News Governor Newsom's largest-ever investment to combat organized retail theft continues to deliver results statewide What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced significant new progress in California’s ongoing effort to combat organized retail theft, reporting...
Governor Newsom celebrates graduation of emergency response leaders, highlights investments since 2019
News What you need to know: Today, 39 Company Officers graduated from Ione Training Center, adding to the more than 3,300 that have joined CAL FIRE since 2019. Under Governor Newsom’s leadership California has made historic investments into wildfire preparedness and...
Governor Newsom announces new funding for nonprofits and faith-based groups following San Diego mosque shooting
News California totals $300 million in safety investments to help protect nonprofits and faith-based organizations from hate and violence since 2015 What you need to know: California is awarding $80 million in funding to 343 nonprofit and faith-based organizations...
