California often leads the nation. Since Californians have spent more than they have chosen to tax themselves, police services are being cut. In Contra Costa County, prosecution for drugs will be reduced and "People who are suspected of misdemeanor drug crimes, break minor traffic laws, shoplift, trespass or commit misdemeanors or vandalism will also be in the clear. Those crimes won't be prosecuted, either."

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