Voters in the small rural city cast their votes April 28 to recall four of their five council members following an unsuccessful attempt by the city to halt the special election. The ballots were sequestered pending an appeal, pausing counts while the court reviewed the election’s legality.

"As the state faces significant budget challenges, I appreciate Governor Newsom’s continued support of the judicial branch to protect access to justice for all. This includes increased funding for operational costs, court interpreters, and court-appointed counsel. We look forward to working with the Governor’s Administration and the Legislature to finalize the budget in the coming weeks."

(Subscription required) The Supreme Court sided with Los Angeles' Chateau Marmont in an employment dispute Thursday, finding that a federal court retained the power to confirm an arbitration award in favor of the the ritzy Hollywood haunt.

(Subscription required) In an era of overwhelming federal dockets and increasingly aggressive discovery practice, swift judicial intervention remains one of the few effective tools for preserving professionalism and the integrity of the process.