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www.mercurynews.com
2 days ago
California

Elias: A modest proposal to solve California's retail theft problem

Proposition 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. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 weeks ago
California

California group pushing Prop. 47 changes says it has 900,000 signatures to qualify for ballot

A 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. [ more ]
Kqed
1 month ago
California

Effort To Roll Back Proposition 47 Could Head To Voters | KQED

Proposition 47 faces criticism and potential rollback through new ballot measure
California state agency proposes significant funds for abortion pill outreach at colleges due to lack of awareness [ more ]
Kqed
1 month ago
California

Effort To Roll Back Proposition 47 Could Head To Voters | KQED

Proposition 47 faces criticism and potential rollback in California.
State agency aims to allocate funds for abortion pill outreach on college campuses. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

California Senate leader opposes Prop. 47 changes. Here's how he wants to tackle retail theft

Support for tools targeting organized retail theft and opioid addiction without altering Proposition 47.
California's Senate leader Mike McGuire opposes changes to Prop. 47, aligning with Governor Newsom. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Gov. Gavin Newsom goes viral for 'shoplifting' at Target

Gov. Gavin Newsom witnessed a shoplifting incident at a Target store in Sacramento.
The shop clerk blamed Newsom for the increase in theft due to his policies. [ more ]
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Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

California lawmakers unveil plan to target organized retail theft - without Prop. 47 changes

California lawmakers are introducing new legislation to address retail theft by creating new penalties and requiring online sellers to report the source of their products.
The proposed bill does not address Proposition 47, a 2014 ballot initiative that set a $950 threshold for misdemeanor shoplifting. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
San Francisco

San Francisco Mayor London Breed backs GOP initiative to stiffen penalties for retail theft

Democratic mayors London Breed and Matt Mahan have endorsed a ballot measure to reform Proposition 47, a controversial initiative that reduced some drug and theft felonies to misdemeanors.
The new measure, called the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, Retail Theft Reduction Act, would increase penalties for fentanyl dealers and repeat organized retail theft rings, as well as provide mandatory treatment for drug users. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Newsom suggests ways to crack down on property crime without dismantling Proposition 47

Governor Newsom wants to crack down on retail theft in California
He believes the problem can be solved without changing Proposition 47 [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Social justice

Column: Tinkering with Prop. 47 won't lower crime. Fixing San Quentin will

California may be moving towards a new tough-on-crime era
Proposition 47 is likely to be rolled back or undone [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

Newsom to send 120 CHP officers to fight crime in Oakland

Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to send 120 Highway Patrol officers to Oakland to target the increase in violent crime and theft.
The rise in crime in Oakland has sparked debate about whether to reform Proposition 47, a measure that reduced some felonies to misdemeanors. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Social justice

Opinion: Prop. 47 has responsibly reformed the criminal justice system

Criminal justice reforms have had a positive impact on California's safety outcomes
Investing in prevention and community support can lead to better safety outcomes [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

Congressman in Prop. 47 overhaul initiative violated campaign finance law, former FEC chair says

Former 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. [ more ]
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