(Subscription required) As the judge overseeing the felony early disposition calendar in Los Angeles County's East District, Rob B. Villeza manages the courthouse's busiest criminal entry point while serving as a mentor and judicial leader known for preparation, collaboration and independent decision-making.

A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from imposing “anti-DEI” conditions on grants sought by 11 cities and counties in California and Oregon from the Departments of Justice, Homeland Security, Interior, and FEMA. California-based U.S. District Judge William Orrick granted the municipalities a preliminary injunction. 

The budget request summary contained in the July 2025 report said the Clearlake Courthouse project will renovate approximately 8,500 square feet of the existing building, constructed in 1974, and will include secure parking for judicial officers.

(Subscription required) A unanimous California Supreme Court ruled that county-created sheriff oversight entities have the authority to subpoena records when investigating complaints, affirming Sonoma County's civilian oversight office and strengthening similar agencies' investigative powers statewide.