Prosecutors in three Southern California counties have charged more than 13,000 people under Proposition 36, the tougher-on-crime law passed overwhelmingly a year ago this week, according to data ...

It’s a Wednesday afternoon in Department 1203 at the Central Courthouse, and the man in the defendant’s chair is anxious. The next morning, he’ll be released from jail and expected to put his name on ...

Tulare County has seen more repeat theft offenders charged with felonies than drug offenders enter treatment. Offenders can receive tailored treatment plans, including residential or outpatient ...

Ever since California voters overwhelmingly approved a tough-on-crime measure last year to crack down on retail theft and compel homeless drug users into treatment, local officials and Gov. Gavin ...