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

At the same time, the officials rejected opponents’ concerns that Prop. 36 would result in mass incarceration in an era when ...

Supporters say by creating a new “treatment-mandated felony” classification for repeat drug offenders, Prop. 36 would ...

Live election results for California's Prop 36, which would increase penalties for theft and drug trafficking.

Polling support for the ballot measure surpassed 70% ahead of Election Day; opponents voiced wariness over impact on the ...

Proposition 36, one of this year’s most high-profile and divisive ballot measures in California, has been approved by voters ...

Bakersfield advocates for Prop 36 are ecstatic about it passing, but opponents say the financial costs are too high.

In the final days of the 2024 campaign, those opposed to Proposition 36 gathered in Downtown Los Angeles Thursday morning to express their disapproval of the proposition while supporters remain firm.

The latest polls show an overwhelming lead for Proposition 36, known as “The Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction ...

Frustrated with what they see as rampant retail crimes, voters approved an initiative making shoplifting a felony for repeat ...

California voters are projected by the Associated Press to approve a measure that would broadly increase penalties for ...

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