On “LA Times Today,” Gov. Gavin Newsom — a victim of smash-and-grab thieves himself — cracks down on retail theft and professional robbers.

Plus, why many California cops who retire and take their pensions to Idaho aren’t getting the warm welcome they expected.

Also, the hazards of living near an LA landfill. How chemical reactions are causing garbage to burn and spew bacteria and nauseating odors.

And finally, the growing popularity of rock climbing for people with physical and vision disabilities.