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California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

California's Prop. 36 promised mass treatment' for defendants. A new study shows how it's going

Proposition 36 offers treatment instead of prison for some third-time drug offenders, but few defendants have entered or completed treatment so far.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Prop. 36 funding fight pits Newsom against San Jose Mayor Mahan

California leaders dispute funding for Prop. 36; state allocated limited behavioral health funds while local officials say more is needed to implement treatment programs.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Suspects charged in San Ramon jewelry heist could face harsher punishment for repeat offenses: DA

Three suspects in the San Ramon jewelry heist face 13 counts of second-degree robbery each and added conspiracy charges after a million-dollar theft.
California
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
3 weeks ago

Prop. 36 promised treatment for people with serious drug addiction, but jails are left holding the bag

Proposition 36 made certain drug and theft crimes felonies, added treatment options for long-term addicts, and shifted substantial unfunded costs onto state and county budgets.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Sunday Links: Supporters to Rally for Yosemite Ranger Fired for Hanging Trans Pride Flag

Supporters of Shannon SJ Joslin, the nonbinary park ranger fired for hanging a massive transgender pride flag on Yosemite's El Capitan in May, are rallying Sunday afternoon at the Exploration Center in Yosemite Valley. Following the incident, NPS superintendent Ray McPadden implemented a rule prohibiting flying flags larger than 15 feet in the parks. [SF Standard] San Mateo is pursuing felony petty theft charges at more than seven times the rate of SF
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fromKqed
5 months ago
SF politics

California Republicans Want to Get Tougher on Crime. Are Democrats Shifting Their Way? | KQED

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5 months ago
SF politics

California Republicans Want to Get Tougher on Crime. Are Democrats Shifting Their Way? | KQED

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East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
6 months ago

How can the next mayor make Oakland safer? Business owners and residents have ideas

Public safety significantly influenced recent elections in California, reflecting concerns over crime and progressive policies.
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