536Proposition 36 aims to reform Proposition 47 by imposing tougher penalties for drug and theft crimes amid rising homelessness and retail theft in California.
Elias: Most of fight over California's Prop. 36 should've been avoidedCalifornia faces a costly political battle over anti-crime measures with Proposition 36, highlighting deep divisions regarding crime reform effectiveness.
Op-Ed: Proposition 36 is a backward mass incarceration plan that solves nothing - San Jose SpotlightProposition 36 will reverse progress made by Proposition 47 in addressing crime and supporting rehabilitation.
District 5 candidates on Prop. 36 increasing punishment for crimesProposition 36 aims to reform Proposition 47 by toughening penalties for certain theft and drug offenses, addressing issues like organized retail theft.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan supporting harsher penalties for criminalsProposition 36 aims to combat rising retail theft by increasing penalties for petty crimes and offering treatment alternatives for drug offenses.
Santa Clara County DA voices support for Prop. 47 in face of Prop. 36 rollback measureSanta Clara County DA Jeff Rosen supports Proposition 47 for reducing prison populations but is cautious about changes proposed by Proposition 36.
536Proposition 36 aims to reform Proposition 47 by imposing tougher penalties for drug and theft crimes amid rising homelessness and retail theft in California.
Elias: Most of fight over California's Prop. 36 should've been avoidedCalifornia faces a costly political battle over anti-crime measures with Proposition 36, highlighting deep divisions regarding crime reform effectiveness.
Op-Ed: Proposition 36 is a backward mass incarceration plan that solves nothing - San Jose SpotlightProposition 36 will reverse progress made by Proposition 47 in addressing crime and supporting rehabilitation.
District 5 candidates on Prop. 36 increasing punishment for crimesProposition 36 aims to reform Proposition 47 by toughening penalties for certain theft and drug offenses, addressing issues like organized retail theft.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan supporting harsher penalties for criminalsProposition 36 aims to combat rising retail theft by increasing penalties for petty crimes and offering treatment alternatives for drug offenses.
Santa Clara County DA voices support for Prop. 47 in face of Prop. 36 rollback measureSanta Clara County DA Jeff Rosen supports Proposition 47 for reducing prison populations but is cautious about changes proposed by Proposition 36.
George Gascon, LA's woke DA, deserves to lose re-election for enabling rampant crimeGeorge Gascón's lenient policies have led to an increase in crime rates, causing concerns among voters about public safety in Los Angeles.
6 myths about California crime as voters weigh ballot measure on drugs, retail theftCalifornians' views on crime and punishment are fluctuating, with renewed support for tougher penalties after 10 years of reform.
Prop. 47 led to an increase in property crime in California, report says. How bad was it?Proposition 47 reduced incarceration but led to increased property crime and lower crime clearance rates.Evidence indicates retail theft increased more due to pandemic impacts than Proposition 47 itself.
Initiative to amend Prop. 47 qualifies for November ballotAn initiative to amend Proposition 47, addressing unintended consequences like organized retail theft and lack of drug treatment, has qualified for the November ballot.
Effort To Roll Back Proposition 47 Could Head To Voters | KQEDProposition 47 faces criticism and potential rollback through new ballot measureCalifornia state agency proposes significant funds for abortion pill outreach at colleges due to lack of awareness
San Jose officials support retail theft crackdown reform - San Jose SpotlightSupport for harsher penalties for drug dealers amidst voter considerations for new accountability measures.
Effort To Roll Back Proposition 47 Could Head To Voters | KQEDProposition 47 faces criticism and potential rollback in California.State agency aims to allocate funds for abortion pill outreach on college campuses.
6 myths about California crime as voters weigh ballot measure on drugs, retail theftCalifornians' views on crime and punishment are fluctuating, with renewed support for tougher penalties after 10 years of reform.
Prop. 47 led to an increase in property crime in California, report says. How bad was it?Proposition 47 reduced incarceration but led to increased property crime and lower crime clearance rates.Evidence indicates retail theft increased more due to pandemic impacts than Proposition 47 itself.
Initiative to amend Prop. 47 qualifies for November ballotAn initiative to amend Proposition 47, addressing unintended consequences like organized retail theft and lack of drug treatment, has qualified for the November ballot.
Effort To Roll Back Proposition 47 Could Head To Voters | KQEDProposition 47 faces criticism and potential rollback through new ballot measureCalifornia state agency proposes significant funds for abortion pill outreach at colleges due to lack of awareness
San Jose officials support retail theft crackdown reform - San Jose SpotlightSupport for harsher penalties for drug dealers amidst voter considerations for new accountability measures.
Effort To Roll Back Proposition 47 Could Head To Voters | KQEDProposition 47 faces criticism and potential rollback in California.State agency aims to allocate funds for abortion pill outreach on college campuses.
The California Shoplifting Law That Trump Says Is Too LenientTrump blames Harris for California's Proposition 47, suggesting it enables theft under $950 without serious consequences.
Elias: Harris unlikely to take stand on California's fall anti-crime Prop. 36Kamala Harris's neutrality on Proposition 47 allowed her to avoid scrutiny and advance politically, despite significant implications for crime in California.
The California Shoplifting Law That Trump Says Is Too LenientTrump blames Harris for California's Proposition 47, suggesting it enables theft under $950 without serious consequences.
Elias: Harris unlikely to take stand on California's fall anti-crime Prop. 36Kamala Harris's neutrality on Proposition 47 allowed her to avoid scrutiny and advance politically, despite significant implications for crime in California.
Op Ed: Proposition 36 Is Reform We Need To Save Money and LivesCalifornia's homeless population has surged since Proposition 47, costing taxpayers billions in management and impacting public safety due to retail thefts.
Little town where the dead outnumber the living has Bay Area's highest theft rateColma's high crime rate is a product of its unique population dynamics and increased visitor traffic.
Tough-on-crime measure officially qualifies for November ballot as rifts in Legislature mountCalifornia ballot measure to amend Proposition 47 faces opposition from Democratic lawmakers pushing anti-theft bills.
California lawmakers speed retail theft bills ahead of Prop. 47 ballot measure deadlineCalifornia lawmakers are expediting bills to address retail theft, aiming to prevent changes to Proposition 47 through a toughening law ballot measure.
California group pushing Prop. 47 changes says it has 900,000 signatures to qualify for ballotA California group collected enough signatures to put forward a ballot initiative aiming to increase penalties for drug and theft crimes in response to perceived unintended consequences of Proposition 47.
Op Ed: Proposition 36 Is Reform We Need To Save Money and LivesCalifornia's homeless population has surged since Proposition 47, costing taxpayers billions in management and impacting public safety due to retail thefts.
Little town where the dead outnumber the living has Bay Area's highest theft rateColma's high crime rate is a product of its unique population dynamics and increased visitor traffic.
Tough-on-crime measure officially qualifies for November ballot as rifts in Legislature mountCalifornia ballot measure to amend Proposition 47 faces opposition from Democratic lawmakers pushing anti-theft bills.
California lawmakers speed retail theft bills ahead of Prop. 47 ballot measure deadlineCalifornia lawmakers are expediting bills to address retail theft, aiming to prevent changes to Proposition 47 through a toughening law ballot measure.
California group pushing Prop. 47 changes says it has 900,000 signatures to qualify for ballotA California group collected enough signatures to put forward a ballot initiative aiming to increase penalties for drug and theft crimes in response to perceived unintended consequences of Proposition 47.
Newsom signs legislative crime package addressing organized retail theftGavin Newsom signs 10 bills to combat retail crimes, claiming the most significant legislative effort in California history.New laws aim to enhance enforcement against property crime amid rising thefts during the pandemic.
Fed-up California lawmaker switches from Democrat to Republican. Will more follow? | OpinionState Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party in California due to disagreements over criminal justice policies.
Newsom touts rival shoplifting and drugs ballot initiative to weaken Prop 47California Democratic lawmakers introduce a rival crime initiative to address property crime and fentanyl crisis, signaling a tougher stance on crime compared to the past.
California initiative changing Prop. 47 now eligible for November election ballotCalifornia initiative eligible for November ballot to amend Proposition 47, increasing penalties for drug and theft crimes.
Can Tough-on-crime Ballot Measure Deliver on Promises to Reduce Homelessness?Proponents of the 'Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act' aim to increase penalties for drug and theft crimes without addressing homelessness and lack funding for housing or treatment beds.
Criminal Justice Reform Measure Saves California Millions Of Dollars | KQEDProposition 47 has faced criticism but led to significant state savings by reducing prison populations.
Elias: A modest proposal to solve California's retail theft problemProposition 47's impact on smash-and-grab robberies in California is linked to the increase in minimum theft value considered a felony, leading to a need for legislative adjustments.
Criminal Justice Reform Measure Saves California Millions Of Dollars | KQEDProp 47 in California faces criticism for contributing to crime but has saved $800 million by reducing prison intake.
Newsom touts rival shoplifting and drugs ballot initiative to weaken Prop 47California Democratic lawmakers introduce a rival crime initiative to address property crime and fentanyl crisis, signaling a tougher stance on crime compared to the past.
California initiative changing Prop. 47 now eligible for November election ballotCalifornia initiative eligible for November ballot to amend Proposition 47, increasing penalties for drug and theft crimes.
Can Tough-on-crime Ballot Measure Deliver on Promises to Reduce Homelessness?Proponents of the 'Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act' aim to increase penalties for drug and theft crimes without addressing homelessness and lack funding for housing or treatment beds.
Criminal Justice Reform Measure Saves California Millions Of Dollars | KQEDProposition 47 has faced criticism but led to significant state savings by reducing prison populations.
Elias: A modest proposal to solve California's retail theft problemProposition 47's impact on smash-and-grab robberies in California is linked to the increase in minimum theft value considered a felony, leading to a need for legislative adjustments.
Criminal Justice Reform Measure Saves California Millions Of Dollars | KQEDProp 47 in California faces criticism for contributing to crime but has saved $800 million by reducing prison intake.
Congressman in Prop. 47 overhaul initiative violated campaign finance law, former FEC chair saysFormer FEC chair files complaint against California congressman for excessive use of campaign funds.Congressman allegedly spent over legal limit supporting tough-on-crime initiative to reform Proposition 47.
California Democrats killed drug dealer warning. It wound up in failed Prop. 47 initiativeCalifornia Democrats resisted warning drug dealers about fentanyl's deadly consequences but included a similar policy in a ballot measure.Proponents of Alexandra's Law felt frustrated by Democrats' last-minute actions in including the policy in a competing ballot measure.
Newsom pulls anti-crime ballot measure, capping Democrats' chaotic response to Prop. 47 reformGov. Newsom and Democrats withdrew a criminal justice measure after previously proposing it in response to a tough-on-crime initiative.