These people's lives will improve thanks to Prop 47

A new state law that lowers certain non-violent felonies to misdemeanors can help change the lives of tens of thousands of Californians – if they apply in time. Two Long Beach residents, who've applied or plan to apply for felony reductions under Prop. 47, share their stories and what they're hoping for with a revised record and a fresh start. "Melissa had been studying to become a registered nurse before she was arrested for selling marijuana and crystal meth in 2010. When she was sent to prison at the age of 20, it meant the end of her nursing career, as she was banned from working in clinics." The full story is on Voicewaves.