Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom strongly opposed the measure, saying that “Prop 36 takes us back to the 1980s, mass ...

California voters weighed 10 ballot propositions this year, measures that touch on everything from insurance-related taxes ...

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.

Election Day has come and gone, but the suspense is far from over. Voting went relatively smoothly, as election officials across California reported they were confident about counting votes in the ...

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

Republicans across the country went to bed Tuesday very pleased. Donald Trump is now just the second person to be elected president twice in non-consecutive elections. The U.S. Senate flipped […] ...

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 ...

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