For a violation of the law, “marijuana in a vehicle at least must be of a usable quantity, in eminently usable condition, and readily accessible to an occupant,” Justice Goodwin Liu wrote in a 7-0 decision dismissing charges against the passenger of a car in Sacramento.

(Subscription required) School districts claim Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube and their parent companies included features in their platforms they knew would lead children to become addicted.

(Subscription required) Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said federal immigration authorities have appeared at at least 17 California courthouses in the past year, prompting courts to expand remote proceedings and seek guidance, while the Supreme Court prepares to address a growing backlog of Racial Justice Act appeals.

(Subscription required) In an era when skepticism of the judiciary is peaking as politicians and interest groups criticize the basis and fairness of court decisions, Santa Clara County Judge Julia Alloggiamento pushes hard the other way.