Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bipartisan package of 10 bills aimed at tackling retail theft and smash-and-grab robberies, addressing a growing concern in California.
This legislation represents significant changes for California's approach to retail theft, including harsher penalties and allowing the combination of stolen goods from multiple victims.
Newsom emphasized the thoughtful nature of the measures, stating, 'This goes to the heart of the issue, and it does it in a thoughtful and judicious way.'
Bipartisan support was garnered for the package despite concerns from some progressive Democrats about its potential punitive nature on offenders.
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