There is no shortage of praise today for former Supreme Court Justice Joseph Grodin, who died yesterday at 94. Grodin — also a Court of Appeal justice, labor lawyer, author, and law professor — was lauded by jurists and colleagues.

Former Supreme Court Justice Joseph Grodin died today, his family has reported. He was 94. Justice Grodin was appointed to the court by Governor Jerry Brown and served from December 1982 until January 1987.

In order to make informed decisions regarding the future use of the courthouse and include the input of the community, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors engaged Nelson, an architectural firm, to conduct a “highest and best use” study.

(Subscription required) Judge Rebecca S. Kanter's path to the bench began with a high school book and led through years in the U.S. Attorney's Office, a Superior Court election, and a federal judicial nomination. Now presiding over family law cases in San Diego, she brings analytical skills and empathy to the role.