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> If you steal more than $5K three times in California (...)

Possible typo, linked article lists $950.

Quote: "Grand Theft is punishable under California's “Three Strikes” system. (...) If you get three “strikes” on your record, you'll serve a minimum of twenty-five years in a state prison. (...) to be guilty of Grand Theft under CPC §§487(a)-(d), you must: Take property or services worth more than $950; or (...)".

Source is the same, i.e.: https://www.kannlawoffice.com/grand-theft.html