California announces new gun violence restraining orders

SACRAMENTO – The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) announced $11 million in new community partnerships to expand outreach and education on the use of Gun Violence Restraining Orders – or “red flag laws” – to families, schools and communities most at risk for gun violence.

Announced earlier this month by Governor Gavin Newsom, this 18-month campaign includes the gun violence prevention community movement:

● $5 million to the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence in grants to local community-based domestic violence groups for community outreach.

● $5 million...