Californians will decide the fate of Proposition 36, a measure that seeks to increase punishments for some theft and drug ...

There’s no doubt that the will of the voters, both in the state and especially in our county, points to strong prosecutions ...

At the same time, the officials rejected opponents’ concerns that Prop. 36 would result in mass incarceration in an era when ...

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

Polling support for the ballot measure surpassed 70% ahead of Election Day; opponents voiced wariness over impact on the ...

Live election results for California's Prop 36, which would increase penalties for theft and drug trafficking.

Bakersfield advocates for Prop 36 are ecstatic about it passing, but opponents say the financial costs are too high.

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

Frustrated with what they see as rampant retail crimes, voters approved an initiative making shoplifting a felony for repeat ...

The latest polls show an overwhelming lead for Proposition 36, known as “The Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction ...

California voters are projected by the Associated Press to approve a measure that would broadly increase penalties for ...

Prop 36 will bring back harsher penalties, for theft and certain drug crimes. Issues that have plagued the Bay Area and the state in recent years.