California voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 36 on Tuesday. The law will reclassify some misdemeanor theft and drug crimes as felonies, creating a new category of crime called 'treatment ...

California voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 36 to increase punishments for some theft and drug possession offenses. With more than 40% of the votes counted, over 5 million voters said "Yes ...

Voters’ views changed on public safety after the COVID-19 pandemic. Why now: Proposition 36 passed overwhelmingly Tuesday night. It led 70% to 30% early Wednesday. What it does: Prop.

Progressive district attorneys and advocates who claimed the mantle of criminal justice reform were routed on election day in ...

The outcome of the state’s Proposition 36 reflected a backlash to light penalties for shoplifting and drug-related crimes — and it passed despite opposition from Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

LISA, LET’S START WITH PROPOSITION 36, WHICH ASKED VOTERS TO RAMP UP THE CONSEQUENCES FOR FENTANYL AND THEFT RELATED CRIMES. IT TURNS SOME MISDEMEANORS INTO FELONIES, SO THIS HAS PASSED ...

California voters have voted "yes" to Proposition 36 in favor of harsher penalties for crimes such as theft and drug trafficking. The measure passed with an overwhelming 70% of YES votes.

Californians easily passed Proposition 36 Tuesday night, with more than two-thirds voting to strengthen penalties for retail and drug crimes that were downgraded a decade ago.