California voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 36 on Tuesday. The law will reclassify some misdemeanor theft and drug crimes as felonies, creating a new category of crime called 'treatment ...

LOS ANGELES - Seemingly fed up with increased crime across the state, California voters have voted "yes" to Proposition 36 in favor of harsher penalties for crimes such as theft and drug trafficking.

Prop 36 passes by overwhelming margin to toughen retail crime penalties Despite Democratic leaders, including Gov. Newsom opposing the proposal, voters approved the state ballot measure.

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.

A tough-on-crime ballot measure that appears destined to pass could lead to more Californians being deported, immigrant advocates warn.

California Proposition 36 passes: Here's how it will impact the community Proposition 36 would increase penalties for repeated theft offenses and certain drug crimes, including some involving ...

California crime measure Prop. 36 could increase deportations, immigrant advocates warn Ballot initiative would turn certain thefts and drug crimes into felonies, potentially helping expel some ...

A tough-on-crime ballot measure that appears destined to pass could lead to more Californians being deported, immigrant advocates warn. Proposition 36 would reclassify certain misdemeanor drug and ...