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Survivors of crime are speaking out against Proposition 36, which goes before California voters in November. The ballot measure would increase penalties for some theft and drug crimes – and undo parts of Proposition 47, which took savings from decreased incarceration and put the money into harm-reduction programs. Tinisch Hollins,...

Groups that fight hunger say they’re “deeply disappointed” in the new budget proposal released Tuesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Last year, the Legislature approved $40 million to expand food assistance to low-income people over age 55, regardless of immigration status. But now, the governor wants to delay it until 2027....