As violent crimes surge, Californians' faith in gun control slips

Amid a surge in shootings this year, a majority of California voters say that they believe gun control laws are effective in reducing violent crime, but confidence in them has slipped, according to a new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Times. 

The poll released Thursday found that 56% of the state’s voters surveyed believe stronger laws restricting the sale and possession of guns help make their communities safer, but the number is down from 60% who felt that way three years ago.

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While the article says 'a majority of California's voters', I'm sure it would've been more accurate if they said 'Southern California voters' seeing as the poll was co-sponsored by the LA Times. And while it does show some improvement, it's still fucked up that over half the population there still supports strict gun control, especially after the riots last year and the increase of violent crime.