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fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

New poll shows most California voters want to see tougher punishment for theft, fentanyl crimes

Californians overwhelmingly support harsher penalties for theft and fentanyl-related crimes, reflecting rising public concern about crime and organized retail theft.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

How can the next mayor make Oakland safer? Business owners and residents have ideas

Public safety significantly influenced recent elections in California, reflecting concerns over crime and progressive policies.
fromKqed
1 week ago
SF politics

California Republicans Want to Get Tougher on Crime. Are Democrats Shifting Their Way? | KQED

California's Proposition 36 signals a shift towards harsher sentencing, challenging progressive criminal justice reforms by Democrats.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
California

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
San Francisco

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.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

New poll shows most California voters want to see tougher punishment for theft, fentanyl crimes

Californians overwhelmingly support harsher penalties for theft and fentanyl-related crimes, reflecting rising public concern about crime and organized retail theft.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

How can the next mayor make Oakland safer? Business owners and residents have ideas

Public safety significantly influenced recent elections in California, reflecting concerns over crime and progressive policies.
fromKqed
1 week ago
SF politics

California Republicans Want to Get Tougher on Crime. Are Democrats Shifting Their Way? | KQED

California's Proposition 36 signals a shift towards harsher sentencing, challenging progressive criminal justice reforms by Democrats.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
California

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
San Francisco

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.
more#california
#retail-theft
fromSan Jose Inside
3 months ago
California

California Stiffens Penalties for Theft, and More Changes Are Coming

California enacts tougher penalties for retail theft and drug offenses, aiming to increase prosecution effectiveness and accountability.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago
California

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.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
San Francisco

Suspect in one of 1st post-Proposition 36 cases in Bay Area appears in court

Proposition 36 has increased penalties for retail theft, leading to felony charges for repeat offenders.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
SF politics

Editorial: Prop. 36's smart response to crime, addiction, homelessness

California's escalating homelessness, retail theft, and opioid crisis are interconnected issues requiring urgent reforms.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

Prop. 36: What to expect right away from California's new crime law

Proposition 36 drives tougher prosecution of repeat theft and drug offenses in California through local enforcement and increased felony charges.
fromwww.thereporter.com
4 months ago
East Bay (California)

Four arrested for retail theft at Bay Area shopping center face increased penalties under Prop. 36

Organized retail theft leads to felony arrests and increased penalties under Proposition 36, aided by community vigilance.
fromSan Jose Inside
3 months ago
California

California Stiffens Penalties for Theft, and More Changes Are Coming

California enacts tougher penalties for retail theft and drug offenses, aiming to increase prosecution effectiveness and accountability.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago
California

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.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
San Francisco

Suspect in one of 1st post-Proposition 36 cases in Bay Area appears in court

Proposition 36 has increased penalties for retail theft, leading to felony charges for repeat offenders.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
SF politics

Editorial: Prop. 36's smart response to crime, addiction, homelessness

California's escalating homelessness, retail theft, and opioid crisis are interconnected issues requiring urgent reforms.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

Prop. 36: What to expect right away from California's new crime law

Proposition 36 drives tougher prosecution of repeat theft and drug offenses in California through local enforcement and increased felony charges.
fromwww.thereporter.com
4 months ago
East Bay (California)

Four arrested for retail theft at Bay Area shopping center face increased penalties under Prop. 36

Organized retail theft leads to felony arrests and increased penalties under Proposition 36, aided by community vigilance.
more#retail-theft
#criminal-justice
fromSacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Voters approved a new crime law in California. Sacramento-area prosecutors quick to use it

Proposition 36 enables prosecutors to file felony charges for repeat drug offenders while providing pathways to rehabilitation.
fromSacramento Bee
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
California

Proposition 36, new state law cracking down on retail theft, now in effect

Proposition 36 strengthens penalties for repeat petty theft offenders in California, aiming to reduce retail theft and enhance community safety.
from48 hills
7 months ago
SF politics

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.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
7 months ago
SF politics

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.
fromMission Local
2 months ago
Mission District

He allegedly stole toilet paper. DA blasted judge who reduced felony charge.

Willie Johnson, with prior theft convictions, faced felony charges under Prop 36 but had his charge reduced to a misdemeanor by a judge.
fromSacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Voters approved a new crime law in California. Sacramento-area prosecutors quick to use it

Proposition 36 enables prosecutors to file felony charges for repeat drug offenders while providing pathways to rehabilitation.
fromSacramento Bee
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
California

Proposition 36, new state law cracking down on retail theft, now in effect

Proposition 36 strengthens penalties for repeat petty theft offenders in California, aiming to reduce retail theft and enhance community safety.
from48 hills
7 months ago
SF politics

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.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
7 months ago
SF politics

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.
fromMission Local
2 months ago
Mission District

He allegedly stole toilet paper. DA blasted judge who reduced felony charge.

Willie Johnson, with prior theft convictions, faced felony charges under Prop 36 but had his charge reduced to a misdemeanor by a judge.
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#criminal-justice-reform
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Retail theft, minimum wage: Here's the 10 ballot measures California voters are deciding

California is shifting from progressive criminal justice reforms to stricter laws targeting crime and drug use, as seen in support for Proposition 36.
fromSacramento Bee
5 months ago
California

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.
fromSacramento Bee
5 months ago
SF politics

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.
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

California's Prop. 36 promised to get tough on crime. Republicans demand funding for it

California Republicans demand funding for Proposition 36 despite Democratic lawmakers' silence on the issue.
fromSacramento Bee
8 months ago
SF politics

Democrats are choosing sides in California's crime and punishment fight over Prop. 36

Local Democratic officials are uniting to support Prop. 36, emphasizing rehabilitation and accountability in response to rising drug crimes and thefts.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
SF politics

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.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Retail theft, minimum wage: Here's the 10 ballot measures California voters are deciding

California is shifting from progressive criminal justice reforms to stricter laws targeting crime and drug use, as seen in support for Proposition 36.
fromSacramento Bee
5 months ago
California

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.
fromSacramento Bee
5 months ago
SF politics

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.
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

California's Prop. 36 promised to get tough on crime. Republicans demand funding for it

California Republicans demand funding for Proposition 36 despite Democratic lawmakers' silence on the issue.
fromSacramento Bee
8 months ago
SF politics

Democrats are choosing sides in California's crime and punishment fight over Prop. 36

Local Democratic officials are uniting to support Prop. 36, emphasizing rehabilitation and accountability in response to rising drug crimes and thefts.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
SF politics

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.
more#criminal-justice-reform
#organized-retail-theft
fromSacramento Bee
4 months ago
California

Gov. Gavin Newsom doubles down on opposition to Prop. 36

Newsom emphasizes family loss at memorial; opposes Prop. 36 for not addressing organized retail theft.
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Four arrested for retail theft at Bay Area shopping center face increased penalties under Prop. 36

Vacaville police arrested four individuals for organized retail theft, marking a significant response to increasing retail crime in the area.
fromSacramento Bee
4 months ago
California

Gov. Gavin Newsom doubles down on opposition to Prop. 36

Newsom emphasizes family loss at memorial; opposes Prop. 36 for not addressing organized retail theft.
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Four arrested for retail theft at Bay Area shopping center face increased penalties under Prop. 36

Vacaville police arrested four individuals for organized retail theft, marking a significant response to increasing retail crime in the area.
more#organized-retail-theft
#california-politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US news

California Shifts Rightward on Crime in an Election Fueled by Frustration

California voters showed frustration with rising crime, leading to the passage of harsher penalties for shoplifting and drug possession.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
SF politics

CA Proposition 36, to increase drug penalties, passing at polls

California's Proposition 36 aims to enhance penalties for repeat shoplifting and drug offenses, with strong public support but significant opposition.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
SF politics

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
SF politics

Letters: Prop. 36

Proposition 36 may reverse progress made in justice reform, leading to higher costs and ineffective crime reduction.
fromMission Local
7 months ago
LA real estate

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US news

California Shifts Rightward on Crime in an Election Fueled by Frustration

California voters showed frustration with rising crime, leading to the passage of harsher penalties for shoplifting and drug possession.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
SF politics

CA Proposition 36, to increase drug penalties, passing at polls

California's Proposition 36 aims to enhance penalties for repeat shoplifting and drug offenses, with strong public support but significant opposition.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
SF politics

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
SF politics

Letters: Prop. 36

Proposition 36 may reverse progress made in justice reform, leading to higher costs and ineffective crime reduction.
fromMission Local
7 months ago
LA real estate

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.
more#california-politics
#california-elections
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago
Los Angeles

What's on the November ballot in California?

California's swing districts are crucial for determining control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the upcoming elections.
fromKqed
5 months ago
California

Trump Wins Presidential Election | KQED

Schiff wins two Senate elections, marking a shift in California's representation to male senators after decades.
California
fromKqed
5 months ago

Trump Wins Presidential Election | KQED

Schiff wins two Senate elections, marking a shift in California's representation to male senators after decades.
more#california-elections
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
SF politics

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Letters: Data's no help

Homelessness requires structural changes rather than simple solutions, as it is a symptom of broader systemic issues.
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