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California Laws, Directives Enacted Over the Past Year Inspire Cautious Optimism

California Laws, Directives Enacted Over the Past Year Inspire Cautious Optimism
The California State Capitol building in Sacramento, Calif., in a file photo. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Christian Milord
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While in recent years many issues such as homelessness and drug use have risen in California because of harm reduction and similar policies, there are now a few bright spots in legislation that may help improve the situation in the state.

Crime and Homelessness

This year, a bevy of bills in California—five in the Assembly and five in the state Senate—were passed to address the persistent problem of smash-and-grab mobs and shoplifters, as well as crack down on auto break-ins and car thefts.
Christian Milord
Christian Milord
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Christian Milord is an Orange County, Calif.-based educator, mentor, USCG veteran, and writer. He earned his master's degree from California State University–Fullerton, where he mentors student groups and is involved with literacy programs. His interests include culture, economics, education, domestic, and foreign policy, as well as military issues.