Supporters of Prop. 36 say it would help the state address homelessness, drug addiction and retail theft. Its critics call it a return to the failed policies of the war on drugs.

California voters have overwhelmingly approved a measure that would increase the penalties for shoplifting and drug-related ...

In addition to casting votes for the nation's next president and the state's next U.S. Senator, Californians will decide the fate of 10 consequential state ballot measures today, including three ...

California voters on Tuesday approved a ballot measure seeking harsher punishment for retail crimes including shoplifting and theft. Repeat offenders may now be charged with felonies under Proposition ...