As in last week’s ruling, the court rejected the Republicans’ second lawsuit only two days after it was filed, without even requesting counter-arguments from Newsom, and with no explanation of its reasons. There was no indication of a dissent by any of the seven justices, six of whom were appointed by Democratic governors.

(Subscription required) From her Air Force family roots to engineering, Caltrans worksites, and years as an administrative law judge, Yolo County Judge Danette C. Brown now brings patience and toughness to family court.

Div. Five of this district’s Court of Appeal has held that an indigent defendant seeking relief from criminal convictions, on the ground that he was not properly advised of the immigration consequences of being found guilty, is entitled to an appointed attorney to represent him at the evidentiary hearing regardless of whether he is present in court or unable to appear due to being detained pursuant to deportation proceedings.

A crime victim whose stolen car was totaled by the defendant was entitled to receive from him $6,000 for repairs to the vehicle effected a month before the offense took place, Div. One of the First District Court of Appeal has held.