The measure makes shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders, increases penalties for some drug charges and gives judges the authority to order people with multiple drug charges into treatment.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Thursday to increase felony punishments for people convicted in large-scale thefts and smash-and-grab operations. AB 1960 imposes automatic sentence ...

Gov. Newsom on Friday said he signed the state budget, but it's contingent on another piece of legislation. California's governor said his signature would be valid based on the enactment of either ...