Southern California law enforcement officials on Wednesday ... At the same time, the officials rejected opponents’ concerns ...

Now, certain drug offenses and thefts under $950 can be classified as felonies rather than misdemeanors if the suspected ...

California voters approved a ballot measure that will impose stricter penalties for repeat theft and crimes involving ...

California voters are projected by the Associated Press to approve a measure that would broadly increase penalties for ...

Bakersfield advocates for Prop 36 are ecstatic about it passing, but opponents say the financial costs are too high.

Live election results for California's Prop 36, which would increase penalties for theft and drug trafficking.

Polling support for the ballot measure surpassed 70% ahead of Election Day; opponents voiced wariness over impact on the ...

Proposition 36, one of this year’s most high-profile and divisive ballot measures in California, has been approved by voters ...

Prop. 36 is an attempt to unwind Prop. 47, a prop passed 10 years ago in an effort to reduce California's prison overcrowding ...

Proposition 36 supporters say it would help California address homelessness and retail theft. Critics of the 2024 ballot measure call it a return to failed policies.

Frustrated with what they see as rampant retail crimes, voters approved an initiative making shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders again and increasing penalties for some drug charges, including ...

CALIFORNIA, USA — Frustrated with what they see as rampant retail crimes, voters approved Prop. 36, an initiative making ...