A number of laws addressing organized retail crime, retail theft and retailers' rights came into effect last week.

The LAPD recorded an uptick in robberies in some areas, which records obtained by The Times show was caused by shoplifting ...

California has seen a rise in shoplifting incidents, prompting a shift in prevention measures and legislation.

California made major moves to address property crimes in 2024, from shoplifting to cargo theft and organized retail crime. A historic package made up of 11 bills was signed into law by Governor ...

Elon Musk claimed that crime has effectively been legalized in the state of California during a live interview on X Spaces Thursday.

New laws in California make it easier to arrest people for shoplifting and prevent people convicted of theft from entering ...

A Bonsall woman who ran a retail theft ring that targeted stores nationwide and resulted in millions of dollars in losses was ...

I think the most likely outcome is you’re going to see these (laws) applied differently depending on which county you’re in,” ...

Photo: Ethan Swope/Getty Images Tidings of some comfort if not joy from California of all places ... Anyone with two prior theft convictions can face a felony for the third offense, regardless ...

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Police and prosecutors in California will have new tools to combat smash-and-grab theft and other types of property crime once the calendar turns to 2025. A series of laws enacted ...