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
As California heads into a hotter, drier season, Governor Newsom launches One Less Spark wildfire prevention campaign
News With elevated fire risk testing the state this week, the campaign builds on record investment in wildfire prevention and readiness What you need to know: California is launching the One Less Spark campaign, a statewide public awareness effort aimed at preventing...
Paws on patrol: Governor Newsom announces six newly graduated K-9 teams to join CHP
News This graduating class includes CHP’s first-ever Springer Spaniel canine team What you need to know: With the completion of extensive training, Governor Newsom announces new paws in blue as six newly graduated canine officers, including the CHP’s first-ever...
California continues illegal cannabis crackdown, seizing more than 63,000 pounds of illegal cannabis in three months
News What you need to know: California’s coordinated enforcement operations have seized more than 841,000 pounds (420 tons) of illicit cannabis valued at more than $1.3 billion. In three months, partners seized more than 63,000 pounds of illegal cannabis worth over...
