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 transforms San Quentin, opens nation-leading learning center
News State’s once most notorious prison now a national model for rehabilitation and successful reentry What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom opens the new Learning Center at the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center. SAN QUENTIN – Marking a historic milestone in...
Governor Newsom awards $107 million to prevent gun violence and improve community safety across state
News Stopping over 30,000 incidents of violence since 2019 What you need to know: Governor Newsom is announcing $107 million in violence prevention grants to 42 communities across California to prevent gun violence, bringing the state’s total investment to more than...
California’s historic investments to curb retail theft result in 29,060 arrests $226 million in recovered goods in two years
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced significant updates to California’s fight to stop organized retail theft – leading to over 29,060 arrests and recovering $226 million in stolen property – in two years. SACRAMENTO – As a direct result of state...
