
Evidence lacking to estimate local government savings from California crime reform measure. When California voters passed a ballot initiative reducing penalties for some criminal offenses, it was supposed to save local governments money by reducing law enforcement costs. But a new analysis finds that quantifying such savings that result from the reforms under Proposition 47 will require significant changes in the way local agencies track workloads. Source 1j.
Police: 10 burglars stole $500K in luxury items from Fashion Valley store. San Diego police say 10 burglars pried open a door at the Hermès store in Fashion Valley in the predawn hours early Saturday and made off with $500,000 worth of luxury goods before driving off. Source 1b.