Voters rolled back reform by passing Proposition 36 and ousting progressive prosecutors in L.A. and the Bay Area. But we shouldn't return to harmful lock-'em-up policies.| Los Angeles Times
California voters approved a ballot measure that will impose stricter penalties for repeat theft and crimes involving fentanyl.| Los Angeles Times
Proposition 36 won't end homelessness or crime waves. It will only refill prisons, push more people to the streets and erase criminal justice reform progress.| 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
The California Legislative Analysts' Office predicted a largely balanced budget outlook in the upcoming fiscal year, but warned about uncertainties.| Los Angeles Times