• Kicking Off Court Adoption and Permanency Month

    California Courts Newsroom
    November 3, 2023

    California courthouses this November will be filled with balloons, stuffed animals, and most importantly, new families in celebration of Court Adoption and Permanency Month. The annual event is celebrated nationally on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, and some counties coordinate similar events throughout the year.

    Related: MyNewsLA

  • Judicial forum in San Diego to promote independent judiciary

    Daily Journal
    November 2, 2023

    (Subscription required) The forum on Nov. 16 will bring together legal experts, judges, and community leaders to discuss the challenges facing the legal profession and the judiciary today and to develop solutions to address these challenges.

  • A Tangle of Rules to Protect America’s Water Is Falling Short

    New York Times
    November 2, 2023

    The Times asked all 50 states how they manage groundwater. The answers show why the country’s aquifers are in trouble.

  • Los Angeles County launches website ahead of CARE Court program

    Daily Journal
    November 2, 2023

    (Subscription required) The official launch of the CARE Court in California was Oct. 3, in seven counties. Those courts reported few hiccups. LA County officials hope for a similarly smooth rollout.

    Related: City News Service