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California Democrats 'playing dirty tricks' to keep Prop 47 reform off ballot, GOP leader says
California Democrats are playing “dirty tricks” in response to bipartisan efforts to place a measure to reform Proposition 47 on the November ballot in favor of other public safety bills, officials said.
Prop 47, a voter-approved initiative passed in 2014, loosened the penalties for drug and theft crimes in California and has been blamed for California’s rampant theft problems. Californians for Safer Communities, a bipartisan group made up of law enforcement, elected officials and businesses, said it has collected more than 900,000 signatures in support of the proposed amendment to reform Prop 47 in order to increase penalties for criminals.
However, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and some elected Democrats don’t support the effort and are pushing some public safety bills circulating through the state Capitol that attempt to address organized retail theft, car break-ins and other crimes. They prefer those bills go before voters instead of the Prop 47 reform measure.
Some Democrats plan to introduce inoperability clauses into the set of proposed public safety bills to prevent them from going into effect if voters approve the Prop 47 reforms. They contend that it’s a way to ensure there aren’t any inconsistencies in the law.
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A large group of 30-50 people were caught on video ransacking a Nordstrom in Los Angeles at Topanga Mall in Los Angeles. (Courtesy: Instagram / @ella_ise24.)
“The Democrats are playing dirty tricks to try and stop it,” California Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher told Fox News Digital. “They think that Prop 47 is good policy. I think the majority of Californians disagree with them and want to change it.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to the California Democratic Party and Californians for Safer Communities.
Prop 47 made several crimes, including shoplifting, grand theft and receiving stolen property, a misdemeanor instead of a felony if the value of the property did not exceed $950. It also lowered the penalty for the personal use of most illegal drugs below a certain weight.
Many law enforcement officials have blamed the measure for the uptick in theft and smash-and-grabs that have plagued California in the years since the COVID-19 pandemic. Around the same time, California became synonymous with smash-and-grab crimes as videos of groups of thieves brazenly ransacking stores gained traction online.
Recently, Newsom has come out tougher on public safety as many Californians are voicing concerns about crime in their communities.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom was recently ripped by critics for describing California as a “national model” for combatting homelessness. (California Governor Gavin Newsom YouTube channel)
“There’s a lot of moving parts, a lot of negotiations concurrently happening,” Newsom told reporters on Friday. “Prop 47 is included.”
Those bills being pushed by Democrats, however, don’t address personal theft, as opposed to smash-and-grabs, the trafficking of fentanyl and drug treatment incentives, said Gallagher.
“Those are three things that the initiative does that we need, that this (Democratic) retail package doesn’t do,” said Gallahgher.
California has some of the toughest thresholds for prosecutors to charge suspects with a felony for theft up to $950, in contrast to other states that have higher thresholds, Newsom’s office said Monday.
Last year, the Democratic governor announced more than $267 million to increase arrests and prosecutions for organized retail crime across the state. Earlier this year, Newsom recalled how he witnessed a shoplifter stealing from Target in Sacramento. He confronted a store employee moments later.
“I said, ‘why didn’t you stop him,’” Newsom said during a Zoom meeting on mental health in January. “She goes, ‘oh, the governor.’ Swear to God, true story on my mom’s grave. ‘The governor lowered the threshold, there’s no accountability.’ I said that’s just not true.”
“That’s exactly the kind of situation that happens every day that his package does nothing about,” Gallagher said.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks on Dec. 17, 2021, at a news conference in Dublin, Calif., about headline-grabbing smash-and-grab robberies at high-end stores. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group via AP)
Regarding the possible inoperability clauses, Republicans have called it a “poison pill.”
“To combat the California crime wave, we need to strengthen our laws, both in the Legislature and at the ballot box,” Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones previously said in a statement. “It’s irresponsible to force voters into a false choice between the two. Unfortunately, some Democrat politicians are too prideful to admit their mistake with Prop 47 and they continue to deny the desperate need for reform.”
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The actor and his wife, Adelfa Marr, share their favorite spots in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens that serve cozy, cultured vibes with just the right amount of social.
If you were a fan of NBC’s Good Girls, you likely spent at least a few minutes being obsessed over Manny Montana and his character Rio. The cult following that spawned from his on-screen chemistry with Beth Boland’s character lit Twitter ablaze and launched him as a memeafied heartthrob. But the real love story is the one shared with his wife, Adelfa Marr. She’s an author, healer, and scene-stealer in her own right (she even made a cameo on Good Girls). The couple keeps a low-key life in Brooklyn, radiating mutual respect and admiration. Marr, originally from Brooklyn and Montana, a native of Long Beach, California, keeps a distinct rhythm in the city, fitting to their style. This week, Adelfa, along with Manny, shares their favorite spots to retreat from crowds and soak up a more cultured, comfy NYC.
Okayplayer: When you want to be “outside” without being OUTSIDE, where do you go in NYC?
Adelfa Marr and Manny Montana: I must note that I read this question aloud and we both answered “Bouquet!” simultaneously. Bouquet feels like home away from home. The food is always top tier — think elevated comfort food — and the natural wine is *chef’s kiss*. Eric, the owner, and Herold, the chef, have really created something special there, so whenever we want to go out, especially in this cold, it’s gotta be worth it. Bouquet never lets us down.
Where do you go when you want to be around people, but not overwhelmed by crowds?
A big LOL is that we said Bouquet for this, too! Our other go-tos are usually a film (and Q&As) at the Angelika or comedy shows. We’re big Comedy Cellar fans, and while trying to secure a ticket always feels like a mission, but when accomplished, it’s a very worthwhile time.
Our other selfish favorite is our own Pickles Book Club. We meet monthly, and the crowd is amazing, fun, smart, and funny as hell. It’s cup-filling without being overwhelming.
What does your perfect NYC day look like, from morning to night?
Our perfect day would be any NY summer day. We love being outside when outside is playing nice! We’ve got to start the day with some breakfast from Curley’s Bagels in Queens, head over to Astoria Park to people-watch and enjoy the day, and maybe get a workout in. Then, head over to the city for a Strand trip cause we’re always searching for new books for Pickles Book Club. Finishing off at a sushi restaurant would be ideal.
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Christmas has come and gone, but the U.S. Capitol’s tree from Nevada will still remain on display a little longer.
The Christmas tree, dubbed Silver Belle, will remain on the West Front Lawn at the Capitol in Washington D.C. through early January.
It will be lit from dusk until 11 p.m. each night until then.
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Silver Belle, a 53-foot-tall red fir, was harvested in October from Mt. Rose in the Carson Ranger District, part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It’s the first time a U.S. Capitol Christmas tree came from Nevada.
The tree went on a whistle-stop tour across the nation before reaching Washington. That included stops in Las Vegas and other Nevada locations.
It’s unclear what will become of the tree once it is removed from the West Front Lawn.
Yonke’s prediction: Eck gets the better of Fleck in the Rate Bowl.
Photo By – Imagn Images. New Mexico Lobos Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAAF
Bowl season ramps up in a big way Friday with a three-game slate, highlighted by a compelling Power Conference vs. Group of 5 clash in the Rate Bowl between the New Mexico Lobos and Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Jason Eck has emerged as a popular name on the coaching carousel for good reason, and he’ll look to notch his 10th win in his first season with the Lobos against a very beatable Big Ten opponent.
See why my New Mexico vs. Minnesota predictions and college football picks for the Rate Bowl on Friday, December 26 are backing the Lobos.
New Mexico vs Minnesota predictions for the Rate Bowl
Who will win the Rate Bowl?
New Mexico will pull off the upset.
The Lobos have the better metrics overall and seem to have made a home run hire with Jason Eck. Finding a 10th win would be a massive victory for this program, and the momentum is heading in the right direction for a team that won six games and probably should’ve featured in the Mountain West championship game if we lived in a just society.
New Mexico vs Minnesota best bet: New Mexico +2.5 (-110)
Much has been made about the fact that the Minnesota Golden Gophers are 6-0 in bowl games under PJ Fleck. That’s all well and good — and it is of importance whether or not a coach has a reason to motivate his team in the wild era of current bowl games — but it’s not the only handicapping factor.
What stands out most to me is that Minnesota wasn’t a very good football team in 2025.
They had a young quarterback, injured running backs, uninspiring wide receivers, a terrible offensive line, and a bad defense that allowed far too many crippling big plays. Even though they finished 7-5, the Gophers ranked outside the Top 90 in EPA per play on both sides of the ball and needed great fortune to go bowling.
The Gophers were also dreadful away from Minneapolis, losing all five games by an average margin of 24.4 points. They weren’t even competitive.
The New Mexico Lobos finished the season with six consecutive wins, building significant momentum in Year 1 of the Jason Eck era. He’s truly revitalized this program, and they’d love nothing better than to put an exclamation point on the season by toppling a very beatable Power Conference opponent.
Now that is motivation.
The Lobos have better metrics on both sides of the ball and are stout in the trenches (12th in stuff rate offensively, 19th defensively) — a necessary component when stepping up in competition. Give me the underdog.
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New Mexico vs Minnesota same-game parlay
Minnesota’s defense has been bad enough that New Mexico should have very realistic expectations of finding the end zone several times.
If the Lobos fail in that mission, it’d be a massive disappointment against a Gophers defense that ranks 116th in success rate and 106th in PFF’s overall defensive grade.
On the other side of things, New Mexico is solid defensively, but not elite. The expectation is for Minnesota to feature star running back Darius Taylor in this matchup, and start Drake Lindsey will hope to build confidence heading into next season.
The Gophers cashed the Over in every game away from home this season, so here’s betting on another.
New Mexico vs Minnesota SGP
- New Mexico +1.5
- Over 43.5
New Mexico vs Minnesota game predictions
New Mexico vs Minnesota spread prediction
The Lobos will cover this spread, making it five times in their last six games that they’ve done so. Eck’s squad was an underdog in six games this season and covered the spread in four of those contests. Count them out at your own peril.
New Mexico vs Minnesota Over/Under prediction
This game will sneak over the total due to Minnesota’s overrated defense that frankly hasn’t done much of anything well this season. The Gophers have allowed at least 38 points in four of their five games away from Minneapolis, so you can’t trust them in the bowl game.
New Mexico vs Minnesota odds
- Spread: New Mexico +1.5 (-110) | Minnesota -1.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: New Mexico +110 | Minnesota -130
- Over/Under: Over 43.5 (-110) | Under 43.5 (-110)
New Mexico vs Minnesota trend to know
Minnesota is 0-5 ATS away from home. Find more college football betting trends for New Mexico vs Minnesota.
How to watch New Mexico vs Minnesota
| Location | Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ |
| Date | Friday, December 26, 2025 |
| Kickoff | 4:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN |
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