State GovernmentNew report says California’s Prop 47 led to a major decrease in incarceration rate, slight increase in crimeSeptember 17, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe Public Policy Institute of California released the report 10 years after the ballot measure went into effect and two months before voters decide whether to repeal aspects of it.
State GovernmentViolent Crimes List Would Expand Under Proposed California Ballot MeasureOctober 31, 2017 | Julia MitricLaw enforcement and crime victims groups have introduced a ballot initiative to change California's recent criminal justice laws. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCrime Rose In California In 2015October 7, 2016 | Ben BradfordProperty crime increased, while falling nationwide, and police chiefs blame Proposition 47.
State GovernmentCrime Victims Rally As Brown Pushes Ballot InitiativeApril 12, 2016 | Ben BradfordVictims of crime have held rallies and events around the California state Capitol over the last week. That's at a time when California is shifting away from years of “tough-on-crime” laws, and Governor Jerry Brown pushes a measure to shift further. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCounties Receive $500M For New JailsNovember 12, 2015 | Ben BradfordThe state of California has approved new funding for jail construction. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe 'Unintended Consequences' Of Proposition 47March 4, 2015There are two new bills going through legislature, aimed at ironing out the “unintended consequences" of Proposition 47. We talk with former Senate President Darrell Steinberg about the glitches in the state's initiative process. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento County DA Schubert Sets Priorities, Talks ChallengesFebruary 4, 2015 | Ed JoyceSacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert has been in office nearly a month. So little time; her office walls on G' Street in downtown Sacramento are bare. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProp 47 Seeks To Reduce California Prison PopulationOctober 6, 2014 | Ed JoyceA measure on the California November ballot would reduce some drug possession and theft-related felony crimes to misdemeanors. Proponents say it would reduce prison overcrowding and prison costs. Opponents say it would put dangerous criminals back on the streets and overcrowd local jails. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
