California lawmakers on Monday gave final approval to a package of 10 bills meant to combat retail theft, an effort that divided Democrats as they confronted key issues in the upcoming November ...

The Senate was also holding votes on retail theft bills Monday. Hector Amezcua hamezcua@sacbee.com California lawmakers on Monday were largely united in their support of a collection of bills ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills Friday targeting organized retail theft and other property crimes that will include stricter punishments for repeat offenders. Newsom signed ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 10 bills into law on Friday to combat retail theft in a last-ditch scramble to deal with rampant crime. The bills raise penalties and fines for shoplifting ...

California lawmakers on Monday ... who introduced one of the bills and chaired an Assembly committee on retail theft. Republicans and several Democratic lawmakers feel Prop. 36 is also needed.

California lawmakers on Monday gave final approval to a package of 10 bills meant to combat retail theft, an effort that divided Democrats as they confronted key issues in the upcoming November ...