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Prop. 20: Should California’s DNA bank expand to shoplifters, opioid offenders?

by Byrhonda Lyons October 19, 2020October 19, 2020

Tens of thousands of people convicted of misdemeanors would have their DNA stored. District attorneys disagree about whether it would help solve violent crimes.

A birthday cake alongside a ballot box. CalMatters' video playlist allows voters to get up-to-speed on the dozen propositions on the November ballot in no time flat. Illustration by Rita Liu

California 2020 props explained in 1-minute videos

by Byrhonda Lyons October 2, 2020October 6, 2020

California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Three measures test attitudes on crime

by Dan Walters September 29, 2020September 29, 2020

How lottery money for disks and video tapes could help California’s community colleges

by Mikhail Zinshteyn May 27, 2020May 27, 2020