Governor Signs ‘Smash and Grab’ Bill – Pushing Stronger Felony Sentences For Large-Scale Theft
Sacramento, CA – On Thursday, Governor Newsom signed the final bill to complete California’s landmark legislative package…
Letter: OPPOSE AB 1960 (Rivas) Sentencing Enhancements for Property Loss
Dear Governor Newsom, We the undersigned organizations, which include experts, practitioners, directly impacted people, and advocates with…
Newsom signs Retail Crime Legislative Package into Law – Supporters of Prop 36 Think It Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Sacramento, CA – On Friday the LA Times published a poll that showed that a majority of…
Key Retail Theft Bills Pass Legislature with Bipartisan Support
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – SB 1144, legislation that would combat organized retail theft, passed…
Alameda Public Defender Pushes Back on Governor’s Use of State Prosecutors – Warns It Will Continue Cycle of Mass Incarceration
Oakland, CA – Alameda Public Defender Brendon Woods pushed back on Friday, warning that Governor Newsom’s use…
Long-Awaited Report by Little Hoover Commission Seeks Better Data Collections on Retail Theft
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The Little Hoover Commission conducted an examination of…
With Vote on Alternative Prop 47 Revision Forthcoming, Supporters of Original Initiative Push Back on State Lawmakers
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Legislative leaders and Governor Newsom agreed on a…
Governor, Legislative Leaders Announce Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Property Crime and Fentanyl
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate pro Tem Mike McGuire…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 240: Tinisch Hollins on the Rollback Attempt of Prop 47
A decade ago, California voters passed Prop. 47 which reduced the punishment of simple drug possession and…
Supporters of Prop 47 Rollback Charge Foul Play by Legislature; Fail to Note Falling Crime Rates (Updated)
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Gathering in front of the Attorney General’s Office…
Guest Commentary: The Truth about Retail Theft
Shoplifting isn’t actually on the rise, but tough talk by retail giants and politicians distracts from what…
Battle Brewing over Legislative Package on Retail Theft – Rollback of Prop 47 at the Crosshairs
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Conservative DAs and law enforcement have been panicking…
Commentary: Critics Continue to Blame Prop 47 for a Crime Wave That Seems to Be Abating
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Many on the right are blaming Prop. 47 for what they…
Sunday Commentary: Overreacting to Retail Theft, Other Crime Increases
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor “Lawmakers are overreacting to crime,” that was the basic headline in…
Debate Over Retail Theft Informs the Future of Criminal Justice Reform – Legislative Dems Are Divided Over It
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – In February, Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo introduced AB 1990,…
Commentary: Prop 47 Is Not the Problem, Just Don’t Tell DAs Like Jeff Reisig
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor If you are a hammer, everything looks like a nail. That…
Community Debunks ‘Retail Crime Wave’ Panic, Rejects ‘Tough on Crime’ Responses
Retail workers and advocates refuse to return to failed public safety approaches, demanding robust community investment Special…
Crime is Going Down, but You Wouldn’t Know It from Media Coverage and Campaigns. LA DA Gascón Discusses the Issue and the Challenge It Presents.
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Los Angeles, CA – At a recent candidates’ forum several of…
California State Assembly Members Hold First Hearing to Tackle Retail Theft ‘Crisis’ Plaguing California
By Madison Whittemore SACRAMENTO, CA – The California State Assembly Tuesday held its first informational hearing on…
Sunday Commentary: Bombshell Admission from Retail Group – They Greatly Exaggerated Losses from Theft
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor The NY Times reported this weekend, “A national lobbying group has…
