Self-checkout machines face ban in California with new bill aimed at curbing theft

A new California bill has the potential to ban self-checkout options in grocery stores in an…

London Breed battles her own messaging on crime in San Francisco

From supporting the effort to oust former soft-on-crime District Attorney Chesa Boudin to pushing measures that…

California Democrats go soft on getting tough on crime

California Democrats have introduced a slate of bills targeting shoplifting and drug-dealing to put on the…

California lawmakers mull new law to prevent retail theft

The Los Angeles Police Department has arrested eight people in connection to an organized retail theft…

Florida cracks down on porch pirates and retail theft: ‘Someone is going to have hell to pay’

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed legislation on Tuesday that will toughen penalties for retail and package…

California lawmakers have a new solution to deter retail thieves — arresting them

A Los Angeles County Democrat proposed legislation that would make retail theft a misdemeanor in an…

Shoplifting and suffering in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO — The sharp stench of days-old urine mixed with filth and feces has become…

Washington state retailers hopeful recent changes in the law will curb theft

(The Center Square) – Washington retailers are feeling a bit more optimistic about dealing with theft now…

San Francisco hands out tulips as major retailers flee iconic Union Square location

SAN FRANCISCO — On a sunny Saturday in March, more than 40,000 people filed through San…

Newsom rips Oakland mayor for not using $267 million set aside to combat retail problem

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) reportedly rebuked Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao for not utilizing the $267 million…

Walmart and Target wade into California’s Proposition 47 fight

Two of the country’s largest retailers, Walmart and rival Target, are backing a ballot measure that…