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

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

California voters backed Proposition 36, looking for a new direction on homelessness, retail theft and drug overdoses. Gov. Gavin Newsom opposed it.

California props are beginning to be called 6:45 a.m. With nearly 95% of California precincts reporting at least partial results, here's where things stand as the sun rises on Wednesday morning: Prop ...

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.

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

California residents voted overwhelmingly to pass a ballot measure to strengthen criminal penalties for certain theft and ...

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 ...

The U-T Editorial Board welcomes the landslide victory of Proposition 36 — the most significant result as of Tuesday night’s deadline for the completion of Wednesday’s Opinion page — ...

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 ...

Look for Newsom and his successor after the 2026 election to do the same. After Trump won in 2016, he appointed three ...

Here are some of the key measures voters were asked to consider: ...