Here’s an idea — make shop-lifting a felony and start enforcing the law.
MR. WANTS-TO-APPEAR-TOUGH-ON-CRIME: Newsom Announces $267 Million Program to Combat Organized Retail Theft. In another effort to be perceived as “doing something about the problem,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $267 million initiative to combat organized retail crime. “Enough with these brazen smash-and-grabs,” Newsom said. “With an unprecedented $267 million investment, …