As Californians vote on Prop. 36, Gov. Gavin Newsom touts efforts to combat retail crime

Gov. Newsom emphasized the success of his administration's retail theft measures, citing over 10,000 arrests, yet he remains skeptical of Proposition 36’s implications on crime and drug policy.

Despite signing significant retail theft legislation, Newsom called Proposition 36 'drug policy' and cautioned that it could lead to increased incarceration and costs, thereby undermining law enforcement.

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