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
California delivers major blow to organized retail theft, recovering $76.2 million in stolen goods since 2019
News California is dismantling the organized retail theft networks that prey on working families, small businesses and communities. What you need to know: California continues to hold organized retail crime accountable, recovering more than $76 million in stolen...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.15.2026
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Jason Reed, of Rossmoor, has been appointed to the Collateral Recovery Disciplinary Review Committee. Reed has been the President of Nations Recovery Services, Inc, since 1997. He is a...
California leads the nation in cracking down on deadly Kratom goods — the feds are now following our lead
News California has achieved nearly 98% compliance among state-licensed retailers, removing more than 6,700 illegal products from store shelves What you need to know: State-licensed alcohol retailers in California are nearly 98% compliant with the State’s crackdown on...
