In California, stealing isn’t just about what you take — it’s about the price tag attached. Whether it’s a stash of stolen avocados or a stack of gift cards, the penalties depend on the value. What is ...

Proposition 36, the popular new law that voters hope could free deodorant from locked drugstore displays, is now in effect. The measure means tougher penalties for repeat thieves, allowing for felony ...

SAN DIEGO — A proposition aimed to crack down on petty theft and drug-related crimes took effect on Wednesday. California voters overwhelmingly passed Prop 36 during the 2024 state ballot propositions ...

Bay Area prosecutors have filed more than 1,200 felony petty theft cases under a tough-on-crime measure California voters overwhelmingly approved last year — but charging rates vary widely across the ...