A decade ago, L.A. County overwhelmingly approved Prop. 47, which turned some nonviolent felonies into misdemeanors. This November, the county overhauled it and supported Nathan Hochman for district attorney.| Los Angeles Times
A number of California grocery store chains are pushing a ballot measure, Prop. 20, that would roll back recent criminal justice reforms.| Los Angeles Times
In rejecting Proposition 6, voters kept a constitutional provision outlawing slavery except "to punish crime." Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers still have options.| Los Angeles Times
Progressive district attorneys and advocates who claimed the mantle of criminal justice reform were routed on election day in California. But despite the recent defeats, some reform advocates are confident their movement 'doesn’t need a rebrand.'| Los Angeles Times
Here's how California voted on statewide measures in the 2024 election, including Proposition 36 on retail theft and fentanyl.| Los Angeles Times
Many of California's 10 state propositions are head-scratchers. Some shouldn’t even be on the ballot. Others are worthy of support. Here’s how I finally came down on them, in chronological order:| Los Angeles Times
The legislators call the ballot measure an ‘expensive’ crime reform that will lead to more incarceration and the over-policing of underserved communities.| Los Angeles Times