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A San Jose jewelry robbery injuring an 88-year-old sparked demands for better enforcement of Proposition 36, a law targeting repeat nonviolent theft, despite inadequate funding.
A violent smash-and-grab robbery at a San Jose jewelry store, injuring an 88-year-old owner, has renewed calls for stronger enforcement of Proposition 36, a 2024 law that toughens penalties for repeat retail theft.
While police have arrested 15 suspects, city leaders say state funding for the law remains inadequate despite $100 million in current budget allocations and $127 million in grants.
Officials clarify that Proposition 36 targets nonviolent, repeat offenders and does not apply to violent crimes like this one.
The governor’s office emphasizes existing state support, while community leaders demand more action to combat rising retail theft.
Un robo de joyas en San José que hirió a un anciano de 88 años provocó demandas para una mejor aplicación de la Proposición 36, una ley dirigida a repetir el robo no violento, a pesar de la financiación inadecuada.