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Will California Proposition 36 pass on Election Day? Voters have complicated views on crime

California's Proposition 36 may pass, reflecting a complicated voter sentiment towards crime and punishment despite the state's Democratic leanings.

Prop 36 aims to force drug offenders into treatment. Would it help solve homelessness?

Proposition 36 aims to address California's homelessness and addiction crises by increasing penalties for low-level crimes and facilitating court-ordered treatment.

Yes or no on Prop. 36? We fact check the drug treatment arguments on the California measure

Proposition 36 aims to replace prison with treatment for repeat drug offenders but faces funding challenges.

What do California's propositions mean? Hear from experts on 2024 ballot measures

Proposition 36 aims to increase penalties for theft and drug crimes, provoking debate on its impact on crime and racial disparities in incarceration.

Kamala Harris still won't weigh in on California's tough-on-crime ballot measure

Vice President Kamala Harris needs to review and understand Proposition 36 before voting, highlighting the complexity of criminal justice reform discussions in California.

Yes on Proposition 36 campaign gives $1 million to the California Republican Party weeks ahead of election

Proposition 36 campaign shows confidence by donating $1 million to the California Republican Party, despite opposition from Democrats.

Will California Proposition 36 pass on Election Day? Voters have complicated views on crime

California's Proposition 36 may pass, reflecting a complicated voter sentiment towards crime and punishment despite the state's Democratic leanings.

Prop 36 aims to force drug offenders into treatment. Would it help solve homelessness?

Proposition 36 aims to address California's homelessness and addiction crises by increasing penalties for low-level crimes and facilitating court-ordered treatment.

Yes or no on Prop. 36? We fact check the drug treatment arguments on the California measure

Proposition 36 aims to replace prison with treatment for repeat drug offenders but faces funding challenges.

What do California's propositions mean? Hear from experts on 2024 ballot measures

Proposition 36 aims to increase penalties for theft and drug crimes, provoking debate on its impact on crime and racial disparities in incarceration.

Kamala Harris still won't weigh in on California's tough-on-crime ballot measure

Vice President Kamala Harris needs to review and understand Proposition 36 before voting, highlighting the complexity of criminal justice reform discussions in California.

Yes on Proposition 36 campaign gives $1 million to the California Republican Party weeks ahead of election

Proposition 36 campaign shows confidence by donating $1 million to the California Republican Party, despite opposition from Democrats.
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Op Ed: A Yes Vote on Prop 36 Can Save Businesses

Support for Proposition 36 is crucial for small businesses in San Jose to combat rising crime and ensure community safety.

Prop 36 support remains split in Bay Area as debate continues over drug sentences

Prop 36 seeks to increase sentences for drug and theft crimes, aiming to reduce drug-related fatalities and improve community safety.

Op Ed: A Yes Vote on Prop 36 Can Save Businesses

Support for Proposition 36 is crucial for small businesses in San Jose to combat rising crime and ensure community safety.

Prop 36 support remains split in Bay Area as debate continues over drug sentences

Prop 36 seeks to increase sentences for drug and theft crimes, aiming to reduce drug-related fatalities and improve community safety.
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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.

As Californians vote on Prop. 36, Gov. Gavin Newsom touts efforts to combat retail crime

Gov. Newsom promotes significant efforts to combat retail theft while expressing concerns about the implications of Proposition 36 on crime and incarceration.

District 5 candidates on Prop. 36 increasing punishment for crimes

Proposition 36 aims to reform Proposition 47 by toughening penalties for certain theft and drug offenses, addressing issues like organized retail theft.

Latest line: A good week for Matt Mahan, a bad week for Elon Musk

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan's support for Proposition 36 is vindicated by a poll showing 71% of voters in favor of tougher penalties.

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.

San Mateo County leaders voice support for Prop 36

Supervisor Ray Mueller advocates for Prop 36 to impose stronger penalties for retail theft and drug crimes amid rising theft rates in San Mateo County.

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.

As Californians vote on Prop. 36, Gov. Gavin Newsom touts efforts to combat retail crime

Gov. Newsom promotes significant efforts to combat retail theft while expressing concerns about the implications of Proposition 36 on crime and incarceration.

District 5 candidates on Prop. 36 increasing punishment for crimes

Proposition 36 aims to reform Proposition 47 by toughening penalties for certain theft and drug offenses, addressing issues like organized retail theft.

Latest line: A good week for Matt Mahan, a bad week for Elon Musk

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan's support for Proposition 36 is vindicated by a poll showing 71% of voters in favor of tougher penalties.

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.

San Mateo County leaders voice support for Prop 36

Supervisor Ray Mueller advocates for Prop 36 to impose stronger penalties for retail theft and drug crimes amid rising theft rates in San Mateo County.
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Newsom touts state retail theft effort, restates opposition to heavily favored Prop. 36

California is enhancing its fight against organized retail theft, linking it to a broader package of legislative reforms aimed at crime prevention.

Will Proposition 36 mean more deportations?

Prop. 36 may increase deportation risks for immigrants by reclassifying certain offenses as felonies, prompting concerns among advocates about its community impact.

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Proposition 36 aims to reform Proposition 47 by imposing tougher penalties for drug and theft crimes amid rising homelessness and retail theft in California.

Your guide to Proposition 36, which would toughen some theft and drug sentences

Proposition 36 aims to reinstate tougher policies on repeat offenders for petty theft and drug possession in California.

Mahan: Let California judges require drug treatment that ends suffering on streets

Proposition 36 aims to address addiction crisis in California by mandating treatment for repeat nonviolent offenders, shifting focus from incarceration to rehabilitation.

Steinberg: Requiring treatment will only worsen California's drug problems

Proposition 36 presents flawed solutions to homelessness and drug issues, potentially worsening the situation and straining resources.
The measure may reintroduce overincarceration without funding for treatment programs.

Newsom touts state retail theft effort, restates opposition to heavily favored Prop. 36

California is enhancing its fight against organized retail theft, linking it to a broader package of legislative reforms aimed at crime prevention.

Will Proposition 36 mean more deportations?

Prop. 36 may increase deportation risks for immigrants by reclassifying certain offenses as felonies, prompting concerns among advocates about its community impact.

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Proposition 36 aims to reform Proposition 47 by imposing tougher penalties for drug and theft crimes amid rising homelessness and retail theft in California.

Your guide to Proposition 36, which would toughen some theft and drug sentences

Proposition 36 aims to reinstate tougher policies on repeat offenders for petty theft and drug possession in California.

Mahan: Let California judges require drug treatment that ends suffering on streets

Proposition 36 aims to address addiction crisis in California by mandating treatment for repeat nonviolent offenders, shifting focus from incarceration to rehabilitation.

Steinberg: Requiring treatment will only worsen California's drug problems

Proposition 36 presents flawed solutions to homelessness and drug issues, potentially worsening the situation and straining resources.
The measure may reintroduce overincarceration without funding for treatment programs.
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Latest line: A good week for Walmart, a bad week for BART

Walmart supports Proposition 36 with a $3.6 million donation to enhance penalties for theft and drugs.
BART's ridership remains critical post-COVID, facing funding challenges as support to transit agencies wanes.
The California Teachers Association champions Proposition 2 for school construction funding amid tight polling.
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Oakland Nonprofit Urges No Vote on Prop 36 to Protect Rehabilitation Funding | KQED

Proposition 36 challenges restorative justice, emphasizing punishment over rehabilitation and community healing.

Track the money for Prop 36: Contributions for and against increased sentences for drug and theft crimes

Proposition 36 proposes increased penalties for repeat theft offenders and drug dealers, garnering significant support from major retailers and sparking controversy over prison population concerns.

How will Kamala Harris vote on California's Prop. 36 to toughen some criminal penalties? She won't say

Harris' silence on criminal justice ballot measures reflects her strategic approach to appeal to moderate voters.

OPINION: The lies behind Prop. 36 - 48 hills

Proposition 36 misrepresents its focus on homelessness and addiction while proposing harsher penalties without addressing underlying issues.

Op-Ed: Proposition 36 is a backward mass incarceration plan that solves nothing - San Jose Spotlight

Proposition 36 will reverse progress made by Proposition 47 in addressing crime and supporting rehabilitation.

These programs helped former inmates get treatment & jobs. Prop. 36 could slash those funds

Rachel Flores turned her life around post-incarceration and now helps others; Proposition 36 threatens funding for vital services.

Oakland Nonprofit Urges No Vote on Prop 36 to Protect Rehabilitation Funding | KQED

Proposition 36 challenges restorative justice, emphasizing punishment over rehabilitation and community healing.

Track the money for Prop 36: Contributions for and against increased sentences for drug and theft crimes

Proposition 36 proposes increased penalties for repeat theft offenders and drug dealers, garnering significant support from major retailers and sparking controversy over prison population concerns.

How will Kamala Harris vote on California's Prop. 36 to toughen some criminal penalties? She won't say

Harris' silence on criminal justice ballot measures reflects her strategic approach to appeal to moderate voters.

OPINION: The lies behind Prop. 36 - 48 hills

Proposition 36 misrepresents its focus on homelessness and addiction while proposing harsher penalties without addressing underlying issues.

Op-Ed: Proposition 36 is a backward mass incarceration plan that solves nothing - San Jose Spotlight

Proposition 36 will reverse progress made by Proposition 47 in addressing crime and supporting rehabilitation.

These programs helped former inmates get treatment & jobs. Prop. 36 could slash those funds

Rachel Flores turned her life around post-incarceration and now helps others; Proposition 36 threatens funding for vital services.
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Prop. 36: Opponents of crime ballot measure see fundraising surge while trying to overcome polling deficit

Proposition 36's support is strong, but new funding for opposition campaigns is challenging its momentum.

Letters: Prop. 36

Proposition 36 may reverse progress made in justice reform, leading to higher costs and ineffective crime reduction.

Elias: Most of fight over California's Prop. 36 should've been avoided

California faces a costly political battle over anti-crime measures with Proposition 36, highlighting deep divisions regarding crime reform effectiveness.

Prop. 36: Opponents of crime ballot measure see fundraising surge while trying to overcome polling deficit

Proposition 36's support is strong, but new funding for opposition campaigns is challenging its momentum.

Letters: Prop. 36

Proposition 36 may reverse progress made in justice reform, leading to higher costs and ineffective crime reduction.

Elias: Most of fight over California's Prop. 36 should've been avoided

California faces a costly political battle over anti-crime measures with Proposition 36, highlighting deep divisions regarding crime reform effectiveness.
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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.

Skelton: California voters are fed up with crime and, apparently, Democratic response

California voters overwhelmingly support Proposition 36, reflecting a shift towards tougher crime measures despite opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders.

Democrats show support for crime measure Proposition 36, call for 'mass treatment' of Californians

Support for Proposition 36 highlights an approach toward treatment-based solutions for drug offenses instead of incarceration.

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.

Skelton: California voters are fed up with crime and, apparently, Democratic response

California voters overwhelmingly support Proposition 36, reflecting a shift towards tougher crime measures despite opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders.

Democrats show support for crime measure Proposition 36, call for 'mass treatment' of Californians

Support for Proposition 36 highlights an approach toward treatment-based solutions for drug offenses instead of incarceration.
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