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’s border strategy intercepts 54 million lethal fentanyl pills since 2021
News What you need to know: In 2021, Governor Newsom launched a major expansion of California’s border drug-interdiction operations, redirecting the California National Guard toward stopping fentanyl traffickers. Since then, those efforts have helped seize more than...
Governor Newsom announces CHP crackdown: 12,600 arrests, 6,400 stolen cars recovered, 25 million deadly fentanyl doses seized in two years
News What you need to know: CHP’s crime suppression teams have achieved significant results, including 12,645 arrests, 6,475 stolen vehicles recovered, 568 illicit firearms seized, and the confiscation of over 2,549 pounds of drugs, including more than 50,110 grams of...
Governor Newsom convenes leaders to confront crisis facing boys and men
News What you need to know: California is bringing together leaders across sectors to tackle rising loneliness, disconnection, and lack of opportunity among boys and young men — and drive real solutions. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer...
