Proponents said the initiative is necessary to close legal loopholes that have made it challenging for law enforcement to punish shoplifters and drug dealers.

We’re tracking decisions for statewide measures spanning from rent control and minimum wage to gay marriage are on the Nov. 5 ...

Californians will decide the fate of Proposition 36, a state ballot measure that seeks to increase punishments for some theft and drug possession offenses.

California voters approved a ballot measure that would reclassify some misdemeanor theft and drug crimes as felonies, ...

Now, certain drug offenses and thefts under $950 can be classified as felonies rather than misdemeanors if the suspected ...

California voters on Tuesday approved a November ballot measure ... steal merchandise of any value after two previous ...