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 honors National Gun Violence Awareness Day, highlights nation-leading gun safety laws
News California's commonsense gun safety laws continue to make communities safer, prevent violence, and serve as a model for other states What you need to know: California has the strongest gun safety laws in the nation and one of the lowest firearm death rates. On...
Governor Newsom announces expansion of the world’s largest civilian aerial firefighting fleet: deployment of fourth C-130 H airtanker and new helitack base
News The newest additions to California’s aerial firefighting fleet enter active service as hotter, drier season begins What you need to know: California is bringing on new aircraft to the world’s largest civilian aerial firefighting fleet with the state’s fourth...
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...
