California Supreme Court Justice Leondra Kruger shared insights from her journey from law student to the state’s highest court, highlighting how a calling to serve the public good guided her career. She spoke with students about the importance of …
(Subscription required) San Francisco's justice system faces mounting strain as public defenders and prosecutors struggle with soaring caseloads, staffing shortages and unfunded mandates. The problems are seen elsewhere in the state, with disagreement …
This year, the Brennan Center updated its data to offer a snapshot of the composition of every state supreme court plus the highest court in Washington, DC, as of November 12, 2025, including information on justices’ demographics and professional …
It was not unreasonable for a police officer to conduct a pat-down search of a detained suspect who was in handcuffs, Div. Six of this district’s Court of Appeal declared yesterday, rejecting the contention that the appellant could not have posed a danger …
There is no legal impediment to a bench officer in a family law court ordering that a copyright be sold to enable the owner, bereft of other assets, to pay off alimony and child support debts, Div. One of the Court of Appeal for this district has declared …
(Subscription required) Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday named six new judges to fill vacancies in six trial courts around the state. The governor’s picks continue a common practice during his tenure of choosing court commissioners for elevation to judgeships.
(Subscription required) Close-knit legal and behavioral health networks may be helping rural counties implement California's new mental health court more quickly than major metros.
On January 20, 2026 the Monterey County Superior Court will be transitioning to a new case management system, eCourt.
The California Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions (CJEO) invites public comment on a draft formal opinion addressing when former mentors in the California Judicial Mentor Program (CJMP) must disclose a past mentorship or disqualify …
The Tracy City Council will put more pressure on the state to release funding for a new courthouse that could serve south San Joaquin County. During Tuesday’s regular meeting, the council voted unanimously to send a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom in …
(Subscription required) A group of prominent law professors has asked the state high court to probe a Nevada County prosecutor's alleged use of AI-generated citations, saying such errors pose grave risks to defendants and the integrity of judicial …
Div. Eight of this district’s Court of Appeal has held that a motion for judgment on the pleadings was properly granted in a representative wage-and-hour action after an earlier-filed matter alleging the same wage and hour claims had settled, rejecting the …
[U.S.] Supreme Court meets to weigh Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions, blocked by lower courtsKaren.Datangel Fri, 11/21/2025 - 09:57 NewsLink The Supreme Court is meeting in private Friday with a key issue on its agenda — President Donald Trump ’ …
Div. One of the First District Court of Appeal held yesterday that a trial judge erred in finding that the ordinary meaning of “pursuit” applies to a statute providing immunity from liability for collisions caused by suspects fleeing from police if the law …
The Court of Appeal has reversed a portion of a judgment against the City of Norwalk in an action for catastrophic injuries suffered by a passenger on a bus who hit her head on a metal seat frame and dropped to the floor when the driver suddenly started up …
The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara reminds families that free, professional child care services are available at two courthouse locations — the Family Justice Center Courthouse (FJCC) in San José and the South County Courthouse in …
The Superior Court of California, County of Imperial, is celebrating a milestone year for its Judges in the Classroom, an educational initiative powered by the statewide Power of Democracy program. This year, the court successfully fulfilled every single …
According to new state data, 5,280 students from eight Orange County school districts and OCDE’s Pacific Coast High School earned the State Seal of Civic Engagement in 2024–25, a 2.1 percent increase from the prior year.
(Subscription required) Civility is often described in the language of manners, including politeness, courtesy or restraint. Not to be naïve, there exists a line of scholarly critique arguing that appeals to "civility" in public discourse are not …
(Subscription required) Ford argued for the right to use discovery from its federal RICO suit in related state lemon law cases, but a magistrate judge declined, limiting use and restricting access to confidential documents.
