California voters approve anti-crime ballot measure Prop. 36
California voters on Tuesday voted to move away from recent progressive policies that critics blame for a rise in illegality, imposing harsher penalties for repeat thefts and crimes related to fentanyl in November. Approved the ballot measure. The Associated Press declared Prop. 36 a success about an hour after voting ended, indicating strong voter support […]
Newsom signs more anti-crime bills, including laws targeting rape
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed five more anti-crime bills sent to his desk by California lawmakers this month, most of which enact modest penalty increases and break with state Democratic leadership over the past several years. This is a departure from the more liberal approach taken by many. Highlighting efforts to combat retail theft […]
