California Governor Signs 10 Bills Targeting Retail Theft

California now has 10 new retail theft laws after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a legislative package Aug. 16 at a Home Depot in San Jose. After months of negotiations, the bills were recently passed by the Legislature after lawmakers prioritized public safety legislation meant to address retail theft. Some lawmakers, law enforcement officials, and prosecutors have suggested a correlation exists between fentanyl, drug addiction, and retail theft crimes—a fact the governor noted is a focal point for future legislative actions. “We just signed 10 bills, and the Legislature has done a lot … to address underlying issues,” Newsom said in response to a question from The Epoch Times. “But a lot more work needs to be done.”...