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

This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.

The aim of Prop. 36 is to increase penalties for fentanyl and drug traffickers and "smash-and-grabs," while holding repeat offenders accountable.

California has seen a rise in shoplifting incidents, prompting a shift in prevention measures and legislation.

Gavin Newsom signed into law. Voters this November overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, which both modifies and adds key ...

Operation Smash & Grab focuses its efforts on the Rancho Cucamonga, Apple Valley, Hesperia, Victorville, and Chino Hills ...

Investigators, both undercover and in uniform, made a collective 122 arrests during a targeted crime suppression called ...

The California Highway Patrol said they arrested a man suspected of driving while "impaired." He faces a felony charge under ...

Californians accused of certain drug and retail theft crimes may already be facing stiffer penalties under an initiative voters passed this year, ...

It's almost the new year, which means states across the country will enact thousands of new laws from new tax structures to ...

California voters this election season gave their stamp of approval on several laws aimed at cracking down on crimes such as ...