The Judicial Council is hosting a Public Information meeting on January 24th, from 4:30 to 6pm, in Department six of the current courthouse. And while residents, the county, and the city won’t have much oversight on the site selection, that won’t be the case with the new tenant for the old courthouse

State law dictates that Superior Court judges must run to retain their seats every six years. But they only appear on the ballot in a nonpartisan election if an opponent decides to run against them.

(Subscription required) The California Supreme Court next year will determine whether a measure raising the threshold to increase taxes remains on the November 2024 ballot — a decision that could have implications for future initiatives and how state and local governments are financed.

(Subscription required) Los Angeles County Judge Lauren A.R. Lofton has a fairly even temperament but the disagreements that often attend the eviction and small claims cases on her docket can sometimes make her lose patience.