(Subscription required) The appointments fill vacancies created by judicial retirements and elevations to the state Court of Appeal. The new judges bring experience from prosecutors' offices, public defenders' offices, private law firms, government agencies and the courts.

On November 9, the Superior Court of San Benito County will celebrate National Adoption Month with the Court hosting a one-hour community event starting at 10:00 a.m. The public is invited to attend to learn more about adoption services and resources available within the community.

At a closed session on Oct. 29, the Ceres City Council was given an update on the city’s talks with the Judicial Council of California to buy the building.

In 2025, approximately 10% of the children and youth who exited foster care attained permanency through guardianship.