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Newsom deploys new crime-fighting teams across California amid Trump crackdown

Governor Newsom expands California Highway Patrol crime suppression teams statewide, building on prior efforts resulting in over 9,000 arrests and 5,800 stolen vehicles recovered.

  • California Governor Gavin Newsom announced new crime suppression teams to be deployed in six regions across the state, including Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, to combat crime.
  • These teams will collaborate with local officials to address issues like retail theft and drug dealing, following similar efforts in cities like Oakland.
  • Amid national discussions on crime, Newsom's approach contrasts with Donald Trump's plans for deploying National Guard troops in Democratic-led cities.
  • Crime rates in California, including Oakland, have shown a decrease despite ongoing crime debates, with Oakland reporting a 21% drop in homicides this year.
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NBC Bay Area broke the news in San Francisco, United States on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
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