(Subscription required) San Francisco's justice system faces mounting strain as public defenders and prosecutors struggle with soaring caseloads, staffing shortages and unfunded mandates. The problems are seen elsewhere in the state, with disagreement about the causes and solutions.

California Supreme Court Justice Leondra Kruger shared insights from her journey from law student to the state’s highest court, highlighting how a calling to serve the public good guided her career. She spoke with students about the importance of understanding one’s audience, collaborating with colleagues to reach sound decisions, and overcoming self-doubt through purpose-driven work.

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act ratifies that the Tribe has a federally reserved water right up to 20,000 acre-feet per year of groundwater from the Indio Subbasin that is held in trust by the U.S. for the Tribe and individual allottees. The Tribe would also have surface water rights in Tahquitz Creek, Andreas Creek, and Whitewater Ranch, held in trust by the U.S.

California’s requirement of background checks for buyers of firearms ammunition was revived Monday, at least for now, when a federal appeals court blocked an earlier ruling that the 2019 law was unconstitutional.