The Sacramento Bee editorial has endorsed Ryan Davis over Diane Ortiz for the open seat on the Yolo County Superior Court, citing his broader legal background and experience.
After four years of waiting, the family and friends of a murder victim saw the case come to a conclusion as the accused was found guilty and given no bail.
During a progress report hearing in a Los Angeles County courthouse, the complaining witness’s allegations were overlooked by court officials, despite her presenting evidence of the accused violating the imposed Criminal Protective Order.
A judge in Newport Beach, California denied a motion to dismiss felony theft charges, ruling that the Double Jeopardy Clause did not apply in this case.
A judge set $2,500 bail for an accused person in Newport Beach, despite the public defender arguing the amount was excessive and unconstitutional, due to the accused’s inability to pay, and the judge taking into consideration the accused’s prior failures to appear in court.
Gennel Miles was released after serving 16 years in prison for a felony murder conviction based on weak testimony, due to California’s felony murder reforms and the efforts of the Felony Murder Resentencing Project.
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed two new justices to the Courts of Appeal and seven new judges to Superior Courts throughout California, with the appointees representing a mix of political affiliations and backgrounds.
Disabled veteran and former police officer Jermaine Hopkins has filed a complaint with the Commission on Judicial Performance alleging retaliatory legal actions and administrative stonewalling involving a former Santa Clara County Superior Court commissioner.
The U.S. Border Patrol was found to have violated a court order during a July 2025 immigration operation in Sacramento, as they conducted stops without reasonable suspicion and failed to properly document their actions.
An Alameda County Superior Court judge has allowed a legal challenge to proceed against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) over its decades-long practice of withholding “gate money” from people released from prison, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of people.
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed 15 judges to Superior Courts across California, filling vacancies in counties from Alameda to Ventura, with the majority of the appointees being registered Democrats and reflecting a range of professional backgrounds.
Two recent cases in California have raised concerns about the balance between rehabilitation and public safety in the state’s youth offender system, as a 22-year-old was able to remove his GPS monitor while on furlough and two 15-year-olds were sentenced to 25 years in prison for attempted murder.
California’s judiciary has become more diverse over the past two decades, with significant increases in both gender and racial representation, according to newly released demographic data.
A man was sentenced to three years in state prison for larceny and a wobbler offense after pleading guilty in Newport Beach court, with the judge denying bail and the defense offering no objections to the sentence.
A man was sentenced to 180 days in county jail after failing to provide documentation showing he completed required courses, despite his claim that he was never told to return to court with proof.
Diane M. Ortiz and Ryan Davis are running for Yolo County Superior Court Judge, Office No. 1, with Ortiz emphasizing her experience as a prosecutor and Davis highlighting his judicial experience and defense work.
A man facing two misdemeanor charges was denied release during a competency hearing in Yolo County Superior Court, preventing him from accessing mental health treatment outside of jail, despite the fact that his doctor had diagnosed him with bipolar disorder with psychotic features and he had refused to take his medication while in custody.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge denied a request to reduce a felony drug possession charge to a misdemeanor, citing the accused’s extensive history of drug use and lack of initiative to participate in treatment or diversion programs.
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed 10 new Democratic superior court judges to fill vacancies across eight California counties, with experienced legal professionals from public service and private practice.
Judge Gregg L. Prickett denied an unrepresented accused’s request for an extension to provide proof of enrollment in a court-ordered program, setting a firm two-week deadline despite her ongoing efforts to secure stable housing and work.