Several California criminal suspects seemed shocked to learn they would not be cited and released but going to jail instead.

Learn about the latest developments in Tulare County's approach to theft and drug crimes under Proposition 36.

The Legislature is back in session after the holiday break and lawmakers are busy developing their 2025 legislative agendas.

Gov. Newsom's 2026 budget aims to address California's deficit and prioritize education, housing, healthcare, and more. Learn ...

Nearly a month after Proposition 36 went into effect in California, leaders from cities across the state are calling for a more unified enforcement of the law.

THE GOVERNOR GAVE A PREVIEW OF HIS $322.2 BILLION PROPOSED STATE SPENDING PLAN IN A WOOD SHOP OF STANISLAUS STATE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ARE A SMALL PIECE OF HIS MUCH LARGER MONEY PLAN.

Re “Newsom doubles down on opposition to Prop. 36” (Dec. 28) and his belief that his CHP task force is lowering crime rather ...

By Cayla Mihalovich, Californians accused of certain drug and retail theft crimes may already be facing stiffer penalties ...

Our California ballot-measure reporter heads to Switzerland on the 150th anniversary of its first federal referendum to see what a state mad about direct democracy can take away from the country that ...

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is continuing to remind residents of the effects of the recently passed Proposition 36 after a man was arrested on narcotics possession charges early ...

Proposition 36 passed in California back in November and local business owners say this will hopefully help them crack down ...

The voter-approved initiative just went into effect, with the immediate impact expected in charging decisions over theft and ...