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How crime and the politics of crime rise and fall in California
Over two decades, political pressure forced California lawmakers to toughen criminal penalties.
July 8, 2026 · via CalMatters
Over two decades, political pressure forced California lawmakers to toughen criminal penalties. Now that crime is down, what's next?
Original reporting: CalMatters.
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