#prop-47

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Kqed
2 months ago
California

Data Shows No Huge Spike In Shoplifting Since Passage Of Prop 47 | KQED

Prop 47 reduced penalties for drug possession and shoplifting from felonies to misdemeanors.
There is debate and ongoing efforts to roll back or modify Prop 47. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
California

Gavin Newsom recalls how Target clerk blamed him for California retail theft - before realizing who he was

Gavin Newsom witnessed a shoplifter steal from Target without interference from workers.
The clerk initially blamed Newsom for emboldened criminals before realizing who he actually was. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
San Francisco

Bay Area mayors Mahan and Breed join call for Prop 47 reform to crack down on theft, drugs

Mayors of San Francisco and San Jose are now calling for reform of Prop 47, a measure aimed to lower prison population but has resulted in unintended consequences.
The proposed reform would reclassify theft with two or more prior convictions as a felony and mandate mental health and addiction services for felony charges.
Supporters of the reform argue that Prop 47 has led to an increase in retail thefts without adequate punishment. [ more ]
sfist.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

Mayor Breed Backs Republican-Led Campaign to Overhaul Prop. 47

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is supporting a Republican-authored effort to redo the state's Prop. 47 sentencing law.
Breed's campaign is focused on burnishing her tough-on-crime credentials to address her low poll numbers and criticism on crime issues. [ more ]
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