SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan wants you to know that Proposition 36 is about more than just cracking down on ...

California voters have passed Proposition 36, the Associated Press projects, approving changes that will roll back criminal ...

California voters approved Proposition 36 to roll back soft-on-crime policies in Proposition 47, raising penalties for some crimes, including theft and drug offenses.

It is clear they are closely watching now and aware of voter frustrations. Newsom and Democratic leaders in the Legislature ...

It is clear they are closely watching now and aware of voter frustrations. Newsom and Democratic leaders in the Legislature ...

Four years ago, a similar measure failed resoundingly — but amid a changed environment, Proposition 36 appears headed for victory.

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

Proposition 36 supporters say it would help California address homelessness and retail theft. Critics of the 2024 ballot measure call it a return to failed policies.

California voters backed Proposition 36, looking for a new direction on homelessness, retail theft and drug overdoses. Gov. Gavin Newsom opposed it.

Voters resoundingly approved the crime measure, Proposition 36, amid growing frustrations with what they ... homelessness and ...