Ruling on 185 matters at yesterday’s conference, the Supreme Court straight granted one case, depublished the opinion in another, and took other notable actions.

Governor Newsom’s new budget proposal terminates a pilot program that increased juror pay from $15 to $100 a day to promote jury diversity. Critics say cutting the $27.5 million program undercuts fair representation and signals a shift back to mass incarceration-era policies.

(Subscription required) Protests in LA and Orange County caused delays for some attorneys and clients, while others faced no issues, highlighting varied impacts on courthouse access.

(Subscription required) After more than a decade overseeing high-stakes trials in Department 117, Judge Mark K. Hanasono reflects on his unexpected nomination to the appellate court, his roots as a public defender, and the legacy he leaves behind in the trial court trenches.