California Politicians Launch Bipartisan Effort to Tackle Retail Theft and Car Break-Ins

Sacramento, California – California’s politicians are introducing a series of anti-crime bills in the early days of the legislative session, aiming to combat the perception that Democrats are “soft on crime”. This effort coincides with the 2024 election campaign and a growing public concern about lawlessness. Car break-ins and thefts have long plagued California cities, with Oakland experiencing an alarming rate of one car stolen for every 30 residents last year. In a rare moment of bipartisanship, Democratic Senator Scott Wiener from San Francisco and Republican Senator Brian Jones from San Diego are supporting a … Read more