The day after the election, Deputy District Attorney Patrick Hogan said that, hypothetically, a person arrested at 12:01 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

With the measure headed for victory. Southern California prosecutors say their goal is to protect residents and not to fill ...

Prop 36: How will it affect Kern County? Trump transition team issues statement about election victory and transition process ...

Supporters of Prop. 36 say it would help the state address homelessness, drug addiction and retail theft. Its critics call it ...