San Mateo County Superior Court is inviting local educators to schedule visits that will bring judges, attorneys and other law enforcement leaders into classrooms across the county as part of a statewide civic education initiative. The court will focus its visits during Constitution Month in September, with the goal of reaching at least 250 K-12 public school students by the end of 2026.

Lake Mead, located in southern Nevada and fed by the Colorado River, is the largest reservoir in the U.S. and a critical water source for Southern California. According to water officials, the lake reached a new record low last week, surpassing the previous low recorded in 2022.

(Subscription required) The Commission on Judicial Performance will hear oral argument Oct. 7 in its misconduct case against Los Angeles County Judge Robert S. Draper, who lost reelection in June. The commission filed seven counts against Draper in January, alleging misconduct including bias, improper communications, disclosure of confidential court materials, inappropriate contacts with litigants and colleagues and failure to cooperate with its investigation.

The trial in Oakland, expected to last seven weeks, will test Colorado, Kentucky, California and New Jersey's allegations that ‌Meta designed its platforms to keep young users hooked and misled consumers about their safety. It will also address claims by 29 states that the company illegally collected and used children's data in violation of federal law.