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 marks 10 years of nation-leading red flag law, new data shows California setting the pace on gun safety
News California doubles its use of gun violence restraining orders in three years What you need to know: Governor Newsom marked the 10-year anniversary of California’s nation-leading Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO) law, with new data confirming the growing...
Governor Gavin Newsom & Attorney General Bonta: 37 Missing Children Found in Riverside County Operation
News What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced 37 missing children were found during a human trafficking rescue operation in Riverside County. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Rob...
California’s organized retail crime efforts result in 33,000+ stolen goods recovered in two months
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced California Highway Patrol officers have recovered more than 33,000 stolen goods in organized retail crime sting operations so far in 2026. SACRAMENTO – As part of the state’s aggressive efforts to combat organized...
