From backcountry maps to misdemeanor calendars, Judge Heather Hocter uses a trail-honed approach to bring structure, fairness and calm to one of Los Angeles County's busiest courtrooms.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is “looking at all available options to respond,” his office said Monday in response to the Bureau of Reclamation’s decision last week that updates the Central Valley Project’s operating plan to permit higher water exports from the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta.

Opinion declines defendant's invitation to expand 'Interim Adverse Judgement Rule' to include ruling disfavoring plaintiff in earlier underlying litigation between parties. 

Opinion says jurist erred in failing to order return of faulty vehicle, allowing recovery of payments associated with replacement truck.