FBI Reports California Violent Crime Up 3.6% as Newsom Touts National Crime Drop

By Kenneth Schrupp | The Center Square (Worthy News) – While California Gov. Gavin Newsom touted a FBI-reported national decline in violent crime for 2023, the same report shows violent crime in California is up 3.6%, and the value of cars stolen in California was over $2 billion last year. Aside from rising motor vehicle theft, reported property theft overall declined 2.6%. “NEW: Violent crime DROPPED across America last year,” said Newsom on X. “Can’t wait to see the Fox News coverage of this