Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Los Angeles County Deputy Alternate Public Defender Erin Dixon and private practitioner Gary Tokumori to vacancies on the Los Angeles Superior Court. 

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Sam Ohta, in what he termed “a highly unique case,” has granted a motion by the office of District Attorney Nathan Hochman to dismiss, in the interests of justice, voluntary manslaughter charges brought under the administration of his predecessor against two Torrance police officers.

Santa Clara County Superior Court officials are warning residents about a rise in jury duty scams across the county in which callers impersonate court officials or law enforcement officers to pressure people into providing personal information or money.

At the Public Policy Institute of California, we are proud to celebrate a notable milestone: the opening of the Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Courthouse in downtown Sacramento. This moment is more than the unveiling of a new civic building—it is a tribute to a career defined by integrity, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to public service.