The voter-approved initiative just went into effect, with the immediate impact expected in charging decisions over theft and ...

This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.

Officers in Galt, CA, arrested two suspects, Hung Nguyen and Amanda Rivas, for a shoplifting incident at SaveMart.

The aim of Prop. 36 is to increase penalties for fentanyl and drug traffickers and "smash-and-grabs," while holding repeat ...

L.A. County overwhelmingly approved Prop. 47, which turned some nonviolent felonies into misdemeanors. This November, the ...

California's Proposition 36 went into effect just in time for the holiday season, gifting criminals with consequences to ...

California has seen a rise in shoplifting incidents, prompting a shift in prevention measures and legislation.

Malcolm Walker, 30, was arrested at the Irvine Spectrum Center after police found him in possession of thousands of dollars ...

Proposition 36 passed in California back in November and local business owners say this will hopefully help them crack down ...

For the first time since Proposition 36 passed overwhelmingly — 68% to 32% — in November, Gov. Gavin Newsom publicly ...

Californians accused of certain drug and retail theft crimes may already be facing stiffer penalties under an initiative ...