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 adds additional pre-deployed resources to Southern California in advance of storm
News What you need to know: As strong storms continue to impact the state, California has pre-deployed more resources and personnel to Riverside, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles counties to protect communities from potential impacts, particularly in burn...
Paw and order: four new K-9 teams join CHP to increase public safety statewide
News What you need to know: Four newly graduated canine officers join the force to bark back against crime and keep our streets safe. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that four additional specialized K-9 teams will join the California Highway Patrol...
Governor Newsom announces multiple clemency actions
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom has granted 16 pardons today. While in office, Governor Newsom has granted a total of 263 pardons, 160 commutations, and 42 reprieves. SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has granted 16 pardons. These...
