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 voters approved a ballot measure Tuesday seeking harsher punishment for retail crimes including shoplifting and ...

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 ...

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

The backlash to criminal justice reform continues.

Proposition 36 is expected to pass, according to NBC Bay Area's decision desk. Many races in the Bay Area have yet to be called and local results continue to trickle in after Election Day. We're back ...