The nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California has released the results of a statewide survey of Californians about government that shows strong support for Proposition 36, which would turn some misdemeanor theft charges into felonies,

PPIC findings show the ballot initiative borne out of frustration with property crime and fentanyl dealing has 71% support from likely voters.

The Public Policy Institute of California conducted the poll, which found most Californians favoring several other propositions.

Nearly three-quarters of likely voters said that they will vote “yes” on the ballot measure to reimpose felony charges for certain drug- and theft-related offenses.

A ballot measure that will increase the penalties for low-level thefts and drug possession has overwhelming support from California voters, according to a new study from the Public Policy Institute of California.

A new poll from a San Francisco-based think tank showed overwhelming voter support for Prop 36, a tough-on-crime measure. An exasperated Gov. Gavin Newsom called the bill a "real setback" for California.