California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a bill reinstating stringent criminal penalties targeting large-scale theft schemes and smash-and-grab robberies, which have caused public outrage across the state.

Finalizing the complete package of historic bills to crack down on retail and property crime, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed AB 1960 by Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas to create steeper felony penalties for large-scale felony theft offenses.

Gavin Newsom signed a bill that would raise potential sentences for smash-and-grab robberies.