California Enacts New Public Safety Laws

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed several new legislative measures aimed at enhancing gun control and curbing illegal street activities. The gun control laws include provisions allowing courts to consider stalking and animal cruelty as grounds for firearm restrictions, targeting 'ghost guns,' and increasing protections for domestic violence survivors. Newsom described these measures as proactive steps in the absence of federal action. In a separate legislative move, Newsom signed four bills to combat street takeovers and sideshows, imposing stricter penalties and giving law enforcement greater authority to impound vehicles involved. These bills received bipartisan support and are part of a broader effort to improve public safety in the state.