Ralphs in Burbank encloses aisle with glass to prevent shoplifting post-Proposition 36.

A Ralphs grocery store in Burbank, California, has enclosed an aisle with glass partitions to curb shoplifting, requiring customers to pay for items and receive a sticker before leaving. This move follows California passing Proposition 36, which toughens penalties for theft, including longer sentences for repeat offenders. The new layout has sparked debate, with some seeing it as a sign of eroding trust and a need for stricter law enforcement.

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