{"id":2329092,"date":"2024-08-22T10:39:58","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T14:39:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-legislators-blame-media-for-perception-crime-is-worsening-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-22T10:47:03","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T14:47:03","slug":"california-legislators-blame-media-for-perception-crime-is-worsening-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-legislators-blame-media-for-perception-crime-is-worsening-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"California legislators blame media for perception crime is worsening &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalifornia-legislators-blame-media-for-perception-crime-is-worsening-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2329092&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>California \u2064legislators \u200dheld \u2064a rally against Proposition 36, a proposed bill intended to increase penalties for repeat theft and \u200dmajor drug crimes. \u2062They attributed the growing perception that\u200c crime is worsening in the state to media coverage. The \u200drally featured prominent Democratic lawmakers who argued that the \u2063bill, which aims to amend a previous law that reduced many felonies to misdemeanors, could lead to higher \u2064incarceration rates \u200cand disproportionately affect minority \u200ccommunities. They criticized\u200b the media for sensationalizing crime by highlighting incidents\u200d like break-ins while neglecting issues such as wage \u200btheft. <\/p>\n<p>Support for Prop. 36 is strong, with a recent poll \u2062showing 56% voter approval, indicating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/n-y-c-driver-intentionally-runs-over-officer-says-f-these-cops\/\" title=\"NYC driver deliberately hits officer, shouts &#039;Screw the police\">prevailing\u200c sentiment<\/a> among the public for tougher \u200dcrime measures. However, the legislators warned that the bill could\u2062 have detrimental effects on society.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">California legislators blame media for perception crime is worsening<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1735567\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square) &ndash; California legislators at a rally against Proposition 36, a bill that would increase penalties for repeat theft and major drug crimes, claimed media was behind the increase in perception that crime in the state is worsening.<\/p>\n<p>In a video from KCRA, California&rsquo;s leading legislators gathered in front of the state capitol building for a &ldquo;No on 36&rdquo; rally. Prop. 36 an anti-crime ballot measure that a new Los Angeles Times poll says 56% of voters support and only 23% oppose. Prop. 36 would change Prop. 47, a 2014 measure that turned potential felonies into misdemeanors for many crimes, by allowing for felony charges for serial thieves. It would also create a &ldquo;treatment-mandated felony&rdquo; crime class that allows individuals to get treatment for mental health or behavioral issues and receive shelter instead of going to prison.<\/p>\n<p>Democratic legislators speaking against Prop. 36 warned that the bill would significantly increase the prison population and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-official-resigns-over-administrations-handling-of-war-in-gaza\/\" title=\"Biden official quits due to Gaza war handling\">disproportionately affect underserved<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/crenshaw-the-lie-of-systemic-police-racism-that-kills\/\" title=\"CRENSHAW: The Lie Of \u2018Systemic Police Racism\u2019 That Kills\">minority communities<\/a>, and that the media is to blame for the perceptions driving anti-crime sentiment among voters.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The media has helped in that, quite frankly, by showing every single break-in that happens,&rdquo; said Assemblyman Ash Kalra, D-San Jose. &ldquo;They don&rsquo;t show the wage theft that&rsquo;s happening and how people are being robbed left and right, do they?&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Because of MAGA individuals, MAGA law enforcement, MAGA press and MAGA politicians want to reverse us back to those days when they could lock up as many Black and brown people as possible,&rdquo; said Assemblyman Reggie-Jones Sawyer, D-Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>Prop. 36 has split the Democratic party, with state-level officials often aligning against the measure, while some high-profile municipal Democratic leaders have backed the measure, such as San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;You can&rsquo;t end the era of encampments without launching the era of mass treatment. Proposition 36 gives us that opportunity, said Mahan on X.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Prop. 47 needs to be reformed because we went from mass incarceration to a massive failure of accountability,&rdquo; continued Mahan on X. &ldquo;And what we really need is mass treatment.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>California&rsquo;s homeless population at last count was just over 180,000. While crime is down in much of California, some of its cities have seen major increases in a very short period of time. In Oakland, for example, violent crime has more than doubled year-over-year, leading California Gov. Gavin Newsom to deploy extra prosecutors from the California National Guard to help put more criminals away more quickly.<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1735567\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1735567\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California lawmakers attribute rising crime perceptions to the media (The Center Square) \u2013 During a rally opposing Proposition 36, which aims to enhance penalties for repeat theft and serious drug offenses, California legislators argued that the media is responsible for the growing belief that crime is escalating in the state. A video from KCRA shows prominent legislators gathering at the state capitol for a &#8220;No on 36&#8221; demonstration. According to a recent Los Angeles Times poll, 56% of voters support Prop. 36 while only 23% oppose it. This measure seeks to amend Prop. 47, a law enacted in 2014 that downgraded many felonies to misdemeanors, by allowing felony charges for habitual thieves and establishing a new category of &#8220;treatment-mandated felony&#8221; crimes aimed at providing mental health or behavioral treatment and shelter instead of incarceration. Democratic lawmakers opposing Prop. 36 cautioned that it could lead to a significant rise in prison populations and disproportionately impact marginalized communities, attributing public fears about crime largely to media coverage. Assemblyman Ash Kalra from San Jose remarked, \u201cThe media has contributed by highlighting every single break-in while ignoring wage theft occurring all around us.\u201d Assemblyman Reggie-Jones Sawyer from Los Angeles added that certain political factions are attempting to revert back to policies that disproportionately incarcerate Black and brown individuals. The proposal has divided Democrats; while many state officials are against it, some prominent local leaders like San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan support it. Mahan stated on X that \u201cending encampments requires initiating mass treatment,\u201d arguing for reforms in Prop. 47 due to failures in accountability following its implementation as California&#8217;s homeless population exceeds 180,000 people. Although overall crime rates have decreased across much of California, some cities have experienced sharp increases; Oakland has seen violent crime more than double year-over-year prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to send additional prosecutors from the California National Guard into action<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2329093,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/istock-police-siren-1024x591.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[4045,7204,11768,4188,38946],"class_list":["post-2329092","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-california","tag-crime","tag-legislators","tag-media","tag-perception"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/istock-police-siren-1024x591.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2329092","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2329092"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2329092\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2329093"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2329092"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2329092"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2329092"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}