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’s wildfire defense blasts off: Governor Newsom launches “FireSat” wildfire-detection satellites to spot blazes from space
News While Trump slashes wildfire prevention funding, California is leveraging the latest technology to protect communities (July 7, 2026 launch / Credit: Earth Fire Alliance) What you need to know: Governor Newsom builds on multi-year investments in wildfire...
Governor Newsom announces deployment of California firefighters and equipment to Colorado, as sister state battles wildfires
News What you need to know: California is deploying 15 fire engines and 53 personnel to help Colorado fight the over 85,000-acre Aspen Acres Fire, marking the first-ever CAL FIRE deployment to Colorado under a national mutual aid partnership. SACRAMENTO – Governor...
Crime reaches historic lows, California’s public safety investments deliver results
News New California Department of Justice data shows every major statewide crime rate declined in 2025 What you need to know: New 2025 data shows continued progress in improving public safety, with annual declines across every major statewide crime category, including...
