California Gov. Newsom signs 10 bills targeting flash mobs, theft, and smash-and-grab robberies
California's new bipartisan legislation targets smash-and-grab robberies and property crimes, promising tougher penalties and measures against repeat offenders.
You'll Never Believe How Much This State Spends on Inmates
Proposition 36 enacts harsher penalties on crimes, raising concerns about increased incarceration and financial burdens on California taxpayers.
Elias: California's pendulum swings back, forth on crime and punishment
California's criminal justice sentiment has shifted back towards tougher policies in response to rising concerns about property crimes.
Newsom signs another retail theft bill amid rising concerns about crime in California
California has strengthened laws to combat organized retail theft with tougher penalties.
California Gov. Newsom signs 10 bills targeting flash mobs, theft, and smash-and-grab robberies
California's new bipartisan legislation targets smash-and-grab robberies and property crimes, promising tougher penalties and measures against repeat offenders.
You'll Never Believe How Much This State Spends on Inmates
Proposition 36 enacts harsher penalties on crimes, raising concerns about increased incarceration and financial burdens on California taxpayers.
Elias: California's pendulum swings back, forth on crime and punishment
California's criminal justice sentiment has shifted back towards tougher policies in response to rising concerns about property crimes.
Newsom signs another retail theft bill amid rising concerns about crime in California
California has strengthened laws to combat organized retail theft with tougher penalties.
Elias: Proposition results show voters less liberal than politicians
California voters are liberal yet moderate, preferring pragmatic solutions to crime and housing over extreme policies.
Tough-on-crime measures succeed while expansion of rent control fails, indicating voters' prioritization of housing supply.
Gavin Newsom reflects on year of arrests made for retail theft, car burglaries a week ahead of election
California's crackdown on retail theft yielded over 3,200 arrests and significant recovery of stolen goods, according to Gov. Newsom.
Latest line: A good week for the California Apartment Association, a bad week for Pamela Price
California landlords score a legislative victory with Prop 34, restricting political spending by opponents against rent control measures in the state.
Column: California voters are fed up with crime and, apparently, inaction by Democrats
California voters overwhelmingly support Proposition 36 to increase punishment for theft and drug offenses despite opposition from Governor Newsom and lawmakers.
Candidatos del Distrito 5 opinan sobre la Proposicion 36 que aumenta las sanciones por delitos
Candidates have mixed opinions on Proposition 36, which aims to counteract issues stemming from Proposition 47.
Elias: Proposition results show voters less liberal than politicians
California voters are liberal yet moderate, preferring pragmatic solutions to crime and housing over extreme policies.
Tough-on-crime measures succeed while expansion of rent control fails, indicating voters' prioritization of housing supply.
Gavin Newsom reflects on year of arrests made for retail theft, car burglaries a week ahead of election
California's crackdown on retail theft yielded over 3,200 arrests and significant recovery of stolen goods, according to Gov. Newsom.
Latest line: A good week for the California Apartment Association, a bad week for Pamela Price
California landlords score a legislative victory with Prop 34, restricting political spending by opponents against rent control measures in the state.
Column: California voters are fed up with crime and, apparently, inaction by Democrats
California voters overwhelmingly support Proposition 36 to increase punishment for theft and drug offenses despite opposition from Governor Newsom and lawmakers.
Candidatos del Distrito 5 opinan sobre la Proposicion 36 que aumenta las sanciones por delitos
Candidates have mixed opinions on Proposition 36, which aims to counteract issues stemming from Proposition 47.
NYC landlord case shows equal justice is a joke under DA Alvin Bragg
Bragg's policies may compromise public safety by selectively treating certain crimes less severely, as seen in recent indictments and community reactions.
Exclusive | Controversial NYC DA Alvin Bragg favored to win re-election: 'New Yorkers are crazy'
Alvin Bragg is favored for re-election despite criticism over his soft stance on crime, potentially making New York City a national joke.
Exclusive | Soft-on-crime Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg drops $40K on trauma-relief program for 'snowflake' staff
Bragg's new program focuses on his staff's trauma while neglecting crime victims' needs.
NYC landlord case shows equal justice is a joke under DA Alvin Bragg
Bragg's policies may compromise public safety by selectively treating certain crimes less severely, as seen in recent indictments and community reactions.
Exclusive | Controversial NYC DA Alvin Bragg favored to win re-election: 'New Yorkers are crazy'
Alvin Bragg is favored for re-election despite criticism over his soft stance on crime, potentially making New York City a national joke.
Exclusive | Soft-on-crime Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg drops $40K on trauma-relief program for 'snowflake' staff
Bragg's new program focuses on his staff's trauma while neglecting crime victims' needs.
Who are the wealthy donors flooding Oakland's election with out-of-town cash?
Increased campaign spending by hedge-fund manager Philip Dreyfuss is shifting Oakland's politics towards moderate, tough-on-crime candidates.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Recalled, and So Is DA Pamela Price, as the Chronicle Is Calling Both Races
Sheng Thao's recall appears inevitable as she trails significantly in votes, reflecting public dissatisfaction with her handling of crime and police issues.
Who are the wealthy donors flooding Oakland's election with out-of-town cash?
Increased campaign spending by hedge-fund manager Philip Dreyfuss is shifting Oakland's politics towards moderate, tough-on-crime candidates.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Recalled, and So Is DA Pamela Price, as the Chronicle Is Calling Both Races
Sheng Thao's recall appears inevitable as she trails significantly in votes, reflecting public dissatisfaction with her handling of crime and police issues.