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California retail theft task force made 171 arrests

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California retail theft crackdown yields more investigations than all of 2023, over 1,000 arrests, Newsom says

California's retail crime task force is surpassing 2023 enforcement totals amid a surge in arrests and cases investigated, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.

California retail theft task force made 171 arrests in August

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

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Governor Gavin Newsom signs bill toughening California’s retail theft punishment

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

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Newsom signs another retail theft bill amid rising concerns about crime in California

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.

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7 in 10 Californians support increasing penalties for retail theft, survey finds

According to a survey by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), 71% of likely voters surveyed said they would support Proposition 36, which would increase criminal penalties for certain drug and theft crimes.

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$7.8 million in stolen items recovered, over 1,000 arrests by California retail theft task force

A California ... crack down on retail theft and fentanyl. Its supporters argue it would close gaps in the state’s sentencing rules to bring more accountability. Newsom and other top Democrats are opposed to Prop. 36. After signing 10 bills to target ...

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Newsom signs bill expanding sentences for retail theft, property damage

On Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill increasing penalties for large-scale felony thefts. Assembly Bill 1960 requires ...

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Column: California voters are fed up with crime and, apparently, the response by Democrats

A new poll shows that California voters overwhelming support Proposition 36, sponsored by the California District Attorney’s ...

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Will new California laws targeting smash-and-grab thieves curb Sacramento retail theft? Some aren't so sure

“Voters are clearly sick of this problem with retail theft and it's you know good that legislators are taking notice,” said ...

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What drove California Democrats to seek stiff bills governing retail theft? Experts explain

The data showing if retail theft spiked — already an underreported theft — is less clear. Commercial burglaries dropped by 9% ...

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California governor signs bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday bringing back tough criminal penalties targeting large-scale stealing ...

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