(Subscription required) Data released Monday shows Gov. Gavin Newsom has had an immense impact on California's judiciary. When he departs in January, Newsom will leave behind a judiciary that is more female and more diverse, with a vast array of legal specialties represented.

(Subscription required) A California judicial ethics committee has issued formal guidance on when judges must consider disqualification or disclosure if a former mentee in the California Judicial Mentor Program appears before them.

For the 20th straight year, California’s judicial bench has grown more diverse, according to the Judicial Officer (JO) Demographic Data report released by the Judicial Council. The data reflect demographic information self-reported by justices and judges on the bench as of December 31, 2025, with a response rate of 93%.

(Subscription required) From overseeing Britney Spears' conservatorship to managing rising probate filings as supervising judge, Penny says even the most high-profile matters come down to one thing: "It's still about the person."