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
State leaders agree: Governor Newsom’s signature on federal immigration enforcement bills protects Californians
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed 21 bills earlier today cementing California’s longstanding efforts to support immigrant communities and reflecting on the state’s response to an intensified federal immigration enforcement environment. SACRAMENTO –...
Governor Newsom signs bills to push back on Trump’s Orwellian immigration tactics to protect immigrant communities
News First-in-the-nation shock glove ban First-in-the-nation 25% tax on private detention centers What you need to know: Governor Newsom is protecting communities, strengthening public safety, and pushing back against Donald Trump’s totalitarian tactics, signing a...
Governor Newsom honors fallen California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Liles
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Liles:“Officer Brian Liles dedicated his life to serving our communities, and his passing is a heartbreaking loss for the California...
