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
Hot take: The National Rifle Association agrees with Governor Newsom
News What you need to know: The Trump administration continues to trample our basic Constitutional rights. SACRAMENTO – While President Trump today doubled down on claims that individuals “can’t walk with guns,” two unlikely allies have come together — Governor Gavin...
California tops $1.2 billion in illegal cannabis seizures, up 18x since 2022
News What you need to know: Since the launch of the Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) in 2022, California has seized more than $1.2 billion in illegal cannabis. SACRAMENTO – Underscoring the value of the state’s effort to protect public safety and...
Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta to law enforcement: Local and state police have authority to investigate crimes committed by federal agents
News California supports state and local law enforcement agencies’ authority to conduct concurrent investigations of incidents involving federal officers What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a bulletin reminding...
