• Woman Who Aided Boyfriend in Killing Family as Teenager Was Rightly Denied Relief—C.A.

    Metropolitan News-Enterprise
    February 13, 2026

    Div. One of this district’s Court of Appeal has held that a woman who was convicted of aiding and abetting her then-boyfriend in the murder of her family members in 2000, when she was 16 years old, was properly denied resentencing based on a finding that she acted with an intent to kill.

  • Whistleblower Action Over Ex-Sheriff’s Corruption Is Revived

    Metropolitan News-Enterprise
    February 13, 2026

    The Sixth District Court of Appeal has held that trial judge erred in sustaining a demurrer, without leave to amend, to a complaint alleging whistleblower retaliation and related claims against the County of Santa Clara stemming from the plaintiff’s cooperation with an investigation into unlawful conduct on the part of the then-sheriff.

  • San Diego city attorney warns about scammers targeting migrants

    Valley Central
    February 13, 2026

    San Diego City Attorney’s Office is warning members of the public to be cautious of individuals who claim to be attorneys or government representatives offering legal or immigration assistance. It is reminding residents that it does not provide legal services to individuals, including legal immigration help.

    Related: Times of San Diego

  • Supreme Court Invites Public Comment on Potential Rule Changes

    Supreme Court of California
    February 13, 2026

    The California Supreme Court welcomes public comment on possible amendments that would affect the citation of unpublished appellate opinions in certain court filings, the citation of published Court of Appeal opinions in cases in which the Supreme Court has granted review, and service requirements for requests for depublication.