reporting live outside of the home depot in pleasanton, amanda castille you, abc 7 news. >> california is attempting to crack down on retail theft. felony charges may be filed against people who have multiple theft convictions. shoplifting is among the crimes eligible. the author of the bill says it will help offset proposition 47. that was approved i voters in 2014, and shoplifting is a misdemeanor. the value of the items stolen is under $950. >> this bill opposes approach to focus on repeat offenders. to hold them more accountable while at the same time providing divergent programs, treatment programs like substance abuse, addiction, as well as mental health. >> the bill had its first hearing at a committee yesterday. >> community members are demanding immediate action to address a texting scandal involving the pleased apartment. sky 7 was over a rally yesterday ahead of a special city council meeting. abc 7 was at that meeting where dozens of community members packed city hall. an audit is being called for in the affairs process, and emotion and practice equity policy. we caught up