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.

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

Prop. 36 backers say drug-ordered treatment could be funded with a bond voters approved earlier this year.

Prop 36 on California’s November ballot is backed by law enforcement as a way to curb thefts. Critics say it would pack prisons again ...

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 ...