Div. Four of this district’s Court of Appeal held yesterday that a defendant, who was sentenced to 75 years to life in prison for a murder he committed when he was 17 years old, is entitled to a resentencing hearing because he committed the crime with an adult—one of the relief-triggering factors under the statutory scheme—even if the other party later had her conviction for the killing overturned.

In a rare session marking the state’s 175th birthday, the California Supreme Court held oral arguments at Colton Hall in Monterey where the state was founded, giving local students a front-row seat to justice in action and a glimpse into future legal careers.

When it takes effect on Jan.

AB715, which takes effect next year, creates new Office of Civil Rights, and within it an antisemitism prevention coordinator to review discrimination complaints and recommend corrective actions. Its authority will include allegations by students, parents or school officials that a teacher has unfairly criticized Israel’s government.