The articles collectively highlight the complexities and challenges of water politics in the San Joaquin Valley. The issues primarily revolve around water management, rights, environmental impacts, and infrastructure development.

A federal judge has dismissed Huntington Beach’s lawsuit against the state’s landmark sanctuary law, which limits cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. Judge Sunshine S. Sykes, of the US District Court for the Central District of California, ruled Dec. 1 that the city lacked standing to challenge the law in federal court.

A workshop will be held Thursday to inform the public about details for the nearly $750 million project. The judicial council’s ideal plan puts a new 11-story, 413,000-square foot courthouse yards away from the current one, where the sheriff’s office stands.

From backcountry maps to misdemeanor calendars, Judge Heather Hocter uses a trail-honed approach to bring structure, fairness and calm to one of Los Angeles County's busiest courtrooms.