California Democrats go soft on getting tough on crime

California Democrats introduce legislation honing in on retail theft and drug possessions as a way to deter Proposition 47 from appearing on the ballot

has garnered enough signatures to bring before voters the choice to amend Proposition 47, which downgraded some crimes such as drug possession and thefts to misdemeanors from felonies back in 2014.

Both San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer said the introduced bills may be able to help move efforts away from putting Proposition 47 on the ballot.

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