LOS ANGELES -- California voters on Tuesday approved a ballot initiative that will reduce penalties for low-level drug and property crimes to save hundreds of millions of dollars in prison costs.

Proposition 47 is the largest school construction bond in state history. But even if Prop 47 passes, the Los Angeles Unified School District won-t get any money unless its voters approve Measure K, ...

Less than four months ago, California voters passed Proposition 47 , reducing six felony crimes to misdemeanors. As expected, jail overcrowding has been reduced statewide, including in Los Angeles ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom this week attacked a ballot measure changing parts of Proposition 47, saying it’s more of a “drug policy reform” than an attempt to address retail theft. His comments at ...