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
Amid public safety improvements, Governor Newsom’s expanded CHP efforts yield 2,000 pounds of illicit drugs recovered in three months
News What you need to know: Since Governor Newsom expanded the deployment of the California Highway Patrol in key regions throughout the state in late August, the additional enforcement has led to the seizure of nearly 2,000 pounds — or 1 ton — of illegal drugs....
Governor Newsom honors fallen Alhambra Police Department Officer
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of Alhambra Police Officer Alec Sanders:“Jennifer and I offer our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Sanders. His exemplary service and...
Governor Newsom cuts red tape to help communities clean up and rebuild faster following the TCU Lightning Complex fires
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom is expediting recovery and rebuilding in Tuolumne County following the TCU Lightning Complex Fires. TUOLUMNE COUNTY — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order expediting the removal and cleanup of debris and...
