The law is the last of 13 pieces of legislation at the center of a political saga at the state Capitol over how the state should address organized property crimes.

"The state has no plans on letting up soon, and will continue its progress in protecting California's businesses and communities while holding criminals to account." In August, Newsom signed a package of bills targeting organized retail theft and other ...

The task force has made more than 1,000 arrests this year and recovered $7.8 million worth of stolen goods, officials said.

California’s Democratic leaders say it’s meant to target organized criminals who raid retail and designer stores.