Very recently like within a week or so I have heard rumours that the State of California is amending the 3 strike law - Does anyone know anything about this?

I can't say that I know very much about it, Italiagal. But, today is election day so we should be hearing more about it soon.
I think that a lot of states are taking a second look at tough sentencing laws, that were implemented a number of years ago. The only people who have really benefited are the people who build and run prisons. But, the costs have soared, so they are looking for cheaper, more cost effective alternatives to reforming felons.
I will be watching the news and reading the paper, for the next several days, and maybe we will hear a lot more about it.
Have a great day and happy writing. :-)

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This is what I was talking about under the post interesting information. Someone posted a link there about it. From what everyone is saying it looks like it is going to pass releasing over 20,000 inmates. I don't really understand the whole thing all I know is law enforcement is really against it stating it will put violent criminals and child molestors back on the streets. Anyway that link someone posted on the other post should help.

just quoting here
" Prop. 66 would reserve enhanced sentencing for serious or violent felonies, and it narrows the definition of serious felonies to exclude attempted burglary, burglary of an unoccupied residence (though not when someone is home) conspiracy to commit assault and a few others. It enhances sentencing for sex offenses against children. And it allows current " third strikers" convicted of nonviolent or nonserious crimes a rehearing, after which their sentnece could be reduced or they could be released."
Also...
"Prop. 66 resentencing provisions apply only to third-strikers incarcerated for non violent non serious felonies, and they are only guaranteed a hearing - at which prosecutors could refile more serious charges that might bring a longer sentence - not immediate release. That menas about 4,300 people could eventually be released."