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

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

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

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

California voters sent a clear message Tuesday: They are sick and tired of crime. Proposition 36, the measure that increases ...

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

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

California voters approved Prop 36 this election, weighing in on a measure aimed at reversing certain criminal policies under ...

Proposition 36 would make shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders and increase penalties for some drug charges, including ...

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

Supporters of Prop. 36 say it would help the state address homelessness, drug addiction and retail theft. Its critics call it ...