California Democrats' Response to Retail Theft Surge

Democrats in California passed ten new bills aimed at addressing the surge in retail theft, but Republicans argue that they do not go far enough to address the consequences of Proposition 47 from 2014, which reduced penalties for retail theft. The bills were passed with bipartisan support but faced opposition from progressive lawmakers.

Retail Theft and Prop 47 Amendment

Riverside County Sheriff criticizes Gov. Newsom for opposing a ballot measure to amend Prop 47, while the City of Sacramento threatens to fine a Target store for reporting theft as a public nuisance. Lawmakers push bills to tighten penalties on retail theft offenses.

Crime Policies in California

Deon Joseph and Steve Cooley blame politicians and district attorneys for promoting crime in California. There is a divide among Democrats regarding crime policies, with some proposing bipartisan bills to address theft and others focusing on providing services for offenders. California has seen a rise in property crime and theft since 2020, with critics attributing it to 'soft-on-crime' policies like Proposition 47 and 57.

Major Fencing Bust in Los Angeles County

Fox News correspondent Christina Coleman reports on a major fencing bust by the LA County Sheriff Department’s Organized Retail Theft Crime Task Force in Los Angeles County, recovering over $500,000 worth of stolen merchandise from various retailers.

Proposition 47 and Crime Wave in California

California Democrats are defending Proposition 47, a 2014 ballot measure that eased penalties for theft, despite criticism for contributing to a crime wave targeting retail stores. Some legislators are proposing reforms to the measure, while others believe more needs to be done to address property crimes.