Prop. 36 is an attempt to unwind Prop. 47, a prop passed 10 years ago in an effort to reduce California's prison overcrowding ...

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

Initial results Tuesday showed Vancouver’s Proposition 4, which would raise property taxes to fund police, failing by a ...

California voters passed Proposition 36, the tough-on-crime initiative to make some shoplifting, drug offenses felonies.

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

Alec Regimbal is a politics reporter at SFGATE. He graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's degree in ...

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

Proposition 36 will make it a felony for someone to steal merchandise of any value after two previous offenses and can lead ...

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 ...

Proposition 4 would authorize $10 billion in general obligation bonds for safe drinking water, wildfire prevention, and ...

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