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| Sep 23, 2026 | Judicial Branch Recognizes Excellence in Civic Education During Constitution Week | During Constitution Week in September, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero visited Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep (NP3) Elementary School (Sacramento County) and Norwalk High School (Los Angeles County) to award each school with the 2026 Civic L... |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Board Sends Community Justice Worker Program Recommendations to California Supreme Court | At its September 17–18 meeting, the Board of Trustees approved a recommendation to the California Supreme Court to establish a statewide Community Justice Worker (CJW) Program. The proposal, once approved by the Court, would authorize train... |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Meta Publicized 90% Teen Safety Success; Only 1.8% Used Instagram Feature, CEO Told Court | By Clayton Lewis
Published: Aug 27 2026, 9:47 AM EDT
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| Aug 25, 2026 | California Justices Signal Constitutional Sheriff Bianco Lacked Right to Seize 650,000 Ballots | By Kyle Belmonte
Published: Aug 25 2026, 12:18 PM EDT
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| Aug 11, 2026 | Leadership Perspectives: Judge Steven Jahr on 100 Years of the Judicial Council | In celebration of the council’s 100th anniversary, former California Chief Justices and Judicial Council Administrative Directors offered their perspectives on the importance of the council and its mission to enhance access to justice. Thei... |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Leadership Perspectives: Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on 100 Years of the Judicial Council | In celebration of the council’s 100th anniversary, former California Chief Justices and Judicial Council Administrative Directors offered their perspectives on the importance of the council and its mission to enhance access to justice. Thei... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Chief Justice Calls Jury Service a Cornerstone of the American Judicial System | Outlined in the Declaration of Independence and later guaranteed as a right in the Constitution, jury service stands as one of the cornerstones of the American justice system. A new video featuring California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero... |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Leadership Perspectives: Chief Justice Ronald M. George on 100 Years of the Judicial Council | In celebration of the council’s 100th anniversary, former California Chief Justices and Judicial Council Administrative Directors offered their perspectives on the importance of the council and its mission to enhance access to justice. Thei... |
| May 21, 2026 | Chief Justice Guerrero Brings Together Courts and Classrooms to Celebrate Law Day and Civic Learning | Power of Democracy leads Justice McConnell, Judge Alloggiamento and award co-sponsor Chief Justice Guerrero closed the event by announcing the recipients of the 2026 Civic Learning Awards, a statewide program that honors California K–12 sch... |
| Apr 23, 2026 | The CARE Act: Behind the Numbers with Riverside County Judge Magdalena Cohen | CARE court is a non-criminal process that authorizes certain people—such as family members or first responders—to petition a civil court for treatment and services for eligible individuals with mental illness. The following is the first of ... |
| Apr 16, 2026 | The CARE Act: Behind the Numbers with Alameda County Judge Sandra Bean | CARE court is a non-criminal process that authorizes certain people—such as family members or first responders—to petition a civil court for treatment and services for eligible individuals with mental illness. The following is the second of... |
| Apr 11, 2026 | The CARE Act: Behind the Numbers with San Joaquin County Judge Jayne Lee | CARE court is a non-criminal process that authorizes certain people—such as family members or first responders—to petition a civil court for treatment and services for eligible individuals with mental illness. The following is the first of ... |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Civic Learning Award Presentations Complete Constitution Month Commemoration | The month of September offered opportunities for California’s public schools to celebrate the U.S. Constitution thanks to Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero’s Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative, and the Civic Learning Award program s... |
| Jan 17, 2025 | California Supreme Court to Hold Oral Argument in Sacramento | The California Supreme Court on Feb. 5 will mark its return to hearing oral argument in Sacramento, a tradition put on hold for five years during the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the hiatus, the court made technological upgrades to its courtro... |
| Jan 2, 2025 | New California Laws Going Into Effect in 2025 | Cracking Down on Retail Theft
Organized retail theft is permanently codified into California law through AB 1802 and SB 982.
It is now considered a felony to possess over $950 of items obtained through retail theft with the intention to res... |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Judicial Council Honors 2024 Distinguished Service Award Recipients | View photos from award presentation on Flickr
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The Judicial Council of California honored three recipients of its 2024 Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes people and organizations for ... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 25 Years of Tradition—Court Adoption and Permanency Month | This November, the public will witness happy tears, cheers, and beaming smiles from children and parents of newly formed or reunited families in California courtrooms as the state recognizes Court Adoption and Permanency Month. During this ... |
| Sep 6, 2024 | California Courts Kick Off Constitution Month 2024 | In her State of the Judiciary Address in March, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero outlined her priorities for California's judicial branch, starting with the Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative (POD), an effort to revitalize civic le... |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Q&A: Generative Artificial Intelligence and the California Judicial Branch | In her 2024 State of the Judiciary address, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero set her sights on generative artificial intelligence as a major priority for the California judicial branch.
“Society, government, and, therefore, our court system ... |
| May 10, 2024 | Judicial Council to Get Update on Generative AI and Potential Impact on California Courts | SAN FRANCISCO—The Judicial Council at its May 17 business meeting will receive an update on opportunities and challenges associated with artificial intelligence (AI) in the courts.
Earlier this year, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero asked Ad... |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Students in Northern Central Valley Welcome Chief Justice Guerrero | Seventh graders at Willows Intermediate School in northern California's Glenn County had a special guest Friday–California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero.
Chief Justice Guerrero made the stop to speak with students and answer questions for... |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Women's History Month: Celebrating the First Female Judicial Officers in California | In our first Women's History Month feature, read profiles of four women who helped advance equality in the state of California.
The state judicial branch's strategic plan includes the goal of Access, Fairness, Diversity, and Inclusion, wher... |
| Dec 8, 2023 | California Courts Formalize Hundreds of Adoptions Over Court Adoption and Permanency Month | Joyful families filled California courthouses in November as hundreds of adoptions of children in foster care were finalized during Court Adoption and Permanency Month. Events took place throughout the state, with many taking place on and a... |
| Dec 6, 2023 | California Supreme Court Hosts Oral Argument in Los Angeles | LOS ANGELES—The California Supreme Court on Tuesday marked its return to hearing oral argument in Los Angeles, a tradition put on hold for nearly four years during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The court’s tradition of hearing oral argument in Los... |
| Jul 5, 2023 | Courts Continue to Improve How They Use Data to Provide Better Service to Public | In Los Angeles, the superior court designated specific courtrooms to hear domestic violence restraining orders to better streamline its family court calendars.
In Monterey, the court changed when it heard certain case types to help ensure i... |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Justice Marsha Slough to Retire from Appellate Court, Judicial Council Leadership | Justice Marsha Slough today announced she will retire Aug. 31, capping two decades of service as a judicial officer and nearly a decade as a Judicial Council member and leading voice on key judicial branch initiatives.
Said California Chief... |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Commission to Consider Appointments to Courts of Appeal | The webcast can be viewed live starting at 10:00 a.m. here.
SAN FRANCISCO—The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold a public hearing on June 23 starting at 10 a.m. in the Supreme Court Courtroom—located on the fourth floor of 350 Mc... |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Judicial Branch Celebrates First Juneteenth State Holiday | On Monday, June 19, 2023, the judicial branch will join Californians in celebrating Juneteenth as a state holiday for the first time.
Juneteenth became a California state holiday this year, requiring courts be closed in observance of this d... |
| May 12, 2023 | On the road again, and back in person | The Supreme Court announced today that it will conduct its June calendar in San Diego. Merrill Balassone’s news release reports, “The special session will be attended by students from local high schools, including a school serving unhoused ... |
| May 8, 2023 | Jurors Ensure Fundamental Right to Be Judged by Your Peers | Each year, millions of Californians serve their communities and uphold the fundamental American ideal of the right to a trial by jury. Juror Appreciation Week is one way the California courts thank these citizens for fulfilling their obliga... |
| May 3, 2023 | Chief Justice Honored by California Latino Legislative Caucus | Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero was honored Tuesday in Sacramento with a Latino Spirit Award, presented yearly by the California Latino Legislative Caucus to honorees who have made "pioneering contributions in their respective fields.&... |
| Apr 14, 2023 | More remote oral arguments because of continuing tech issues | The California Courts news release says “[t]he court will be upgrading courtroom technology that will enhance its livestreaming capabilities and facilitate remote appearances by counsel.” The last-minute switch to remote hearings last week ... |
| Jan 21, 2023 | Commission to Consider Appointment to Third District Court of Appeal | SAN FRANCISCO—The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold a public hearing on Feb. 14 starting at 2 p.m. in the Supreme Court Courtroom—350 McAllister Street in San Francisco—to consider the appointment of Judge Shama Hakim Mesiwala t... |
| Jan 2, 2023 | Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero | On January 3, 2023, Justice Patricia Guerrero will assume the lead role on the California Supreme Court. The constitutional duties of the state's Chief Justice also include serving as chair of the Judicial Council and chair of the Commissio... |
| Dec 16, 2022 | 2022 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California | The California judicial branch ended its temporary COVID-19 emergency rules just a few months into 2022, as courts around the state worked to restore and maintain access to justice amid the continuing pandemic. But as 2023 approaches, Calif... |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Recommendations for Conducting Remote Proceedings in Civil Cases | SAN FRANCISCO— The Judicial Council at its Dec. 2 business meeting received a report with recommendations on how courts can use remote proceedings in civil cases while also providing equal access to the process for all participants.
Enacted... |
| Dec 9, 2022 | California Supreme Court Pays Tribute to Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye | California Supreme Court justices honored Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye at the end of Wednesday's oral argument session—her last before her term ends Jan. 2. Chief Justice-elect Patricia Guerrero will succeed Chief Justice Cantil-Sak... |
| Dec 2, 2022 | Governor and Legislature to Receive Working Group Recommendations for Conducting Remote Proceedings in Civil Cases | SAN FRANCISCO— The Judicial Council at its Dec. 2 business meeting received a report with recommendations on how courts can use remote proceedings in civil cases while also providing equal access to the process for all participants.
Enacted... |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Judicial Council to Receive Report on Remote Proceedings in Civil Cases | SAN FRANCISCO— The council at its Dec. 2 business meeting will receive a report on how courts can use remote proceedings in civil cases while also providing equal access to the process for all participants. Data collected over a period of s... |
| Nov 29, 2022 | Martin Hoshino to Retire as Judicial Council Administrative Director | Judicial Council Administrative Director Martin Hoshino today announced he will retire on Dec. 31 after eight years leading the council's staff organization, capping a more than 35-year career in public service.
Millicent Tidwell, the counc... |
| Sep 22, 2022 | Judicial Mentorship Program for Appellate Courts Goes Statewide | A new judicial mentoring program is expanding statewide, after the success of a pilot program led by San Francisco’s First District Court of Appeal to help recruit qualified and diverse future candidates to California’s appellate courts.
Th... |
| May 13, 2022 | Chief Justice Issues Statement on Governor's May Budget Revise | Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on Friday issued the following statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom's revised budget proposal for the judicial branch:
The Governor’s May Revision to his proposed budget is a significant investment in the judi... |
| May 9, 2022 | Jurors Play Key Role in Justice System | Each year, millions of Californians serve their communities and put into practice a fundamental American ideal of justice: the right to trial by jury. Juror Appreciation Week is one way the California courts thank these citizens for fulfill... |
| Mar 29, 2022 | Governor Newsom Swears in Justice Patricia Guerrero to California Supreme Court, the First Latina to Serve on State’s Highest Court | A first-generation Californian, Justice Guerrero hails from the Imperial Valley
Justice Guerrero has extensive experience as an appellate justice, trial court judge, partner at a major law firm and Assistant U.S. Attorney
SACRAMENTO – Gover... |
| Mar 28, 2022 | TODAY: Governor Newsom to Swear In Justice Patricia Guerrero to California Supreme Court | SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom will today swear in Justice Patricia Guerrero to the California Supreme Court, where she will serve as the first Latina justice on our state’s high court.
A first-generation Imperial Valley native, Justice... |
| Nov 3, 2020 | California’s Prop 25 would replace cash bail with algorithms, but questions around fairness and transparency remain | As a California voter, I know state propositions can be confusing. Despite good intentions, if you don’t read carefully and do your research, you can make decisions you come to regret, and a great example of this is Proposition 25.
A “no” v... |
| Nov 3, 2020 | California’s Prop 25 would replace cash bail with algorithms, but questions around fairness and transparency remain | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today!
As a California voter, I know state propositions ... |
| Sep 29, 2020 | ExamSoft’s remote bar exam sparks privacy and facial recognition concerns | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today!
Sometimes the light Kiana Caton is forced to use ... |
| Sep 29, 2020 | ExamSoft’s remote bar exam sparks privacy and facial recognition concerns | Sometimes the light Kiana Caton is forced to use gives her a headache. On top of common concerns that come with taking a state bar exam — like passing the test — Caton has to deal with challenges presented by facial recognition technology. ... |
| Mar 31, 2017 | The feds are blaming sanctuary cities for ICE raids on courthouses | Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly have a bone to pick with California’s top judge over her allegation that immigration agents are “stalking” undocumented immigrants at courthouses.
Sessi... |