Proponents said the initiative is necessary to close legal loopholes that have made it challenging for law enforcement to punish shoplifters and drug dealers.

Proposition 36 would make shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders and increase penalties for some drug charges, including ...

California voters approved a ballot measure that will impose stricter penalties for repeat theft and crimes involving ...

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

Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 5 and reach the county registrar's office by Nov. 12 to be counted. If you are in ...

California voters approved Prop 36 this election, weighing in on a measure aimed at reversing certain criminal policies under ...

California voters were expected to line up solidly behind Proposition 36, the ballot measure aimed at toughening punishments ...

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

Golden State voters have 10 propositions to decide this election, ranging from a tough-on-crime measure to enshrining ...

California Proposition 36 would roll back some of the reforms contained in Proposition 47, the 2014 measure approved by ...

Former City Council Member Dale Francisco (R) and Former State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D), pictured left, right ...