"They've rejected two ballot measures since 2012 that would have ended the death penalty, but with little protest have let Gov. Gavin Newsom keep a moratorium on executing inmates."
"Supporters say tougher consequences are needed to reduce homelessness, drug use, and thefts across the state, while opponents argue the measure will again move California's criminal justice pendulum backward."
"In reality, it's just the latest example of California voters showing their complicated feelings about crime and punishment, as support for Proposition 36 reflects a desire for stricter penalties in a state dominated by Democrats."
"One, Chesa Boudin, was recalled before finishing his first term in San Francisco. Two more - Pamela Price in Alameda and George Gascón in Los Angeles - could lose their jobs Tuesday night."
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