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

The U-T Editorial Board welcomes the landslide victory of Proposition 36 — the most significant result as of Tuesday night’s deadline for the completion of Wednesday’s Opinion page — ...

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.

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 ...

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

California voters approved a ballot measure that will impose stricter penalties for repeat theft and crimes involving ...

Seemingly fed up with increased crime across the state, California voters have voted "yes" to Proposition 36 in favor of ...

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

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 ...