The Supreme Court made some progress this term in hearing old cases.

This is a much-watched case about electricity rates that affect solar energy, although that is not apparent from the issues as stated by court staff: “(1) What standard of review applies to judicial review of a Public Utilities Commission decision interpreting provisions of the Public Utilities Code? (2) Did the Public Utilities Commission proceed in the manner required by law?”

The Department of Government Efficiency has gained access to personal data, health information, tax information and other protected data from various government departments, including the Treasury Department and Veteran Affairs. Experts worry about potential privacy and cybersecurity risks of using AI tools on such sensitive information, especially as precautionary guardrails, such as limiting who can access certain types of data, are loosened or disregarded.

Chula Vista will ask the California Supreme Court to review a ruling on disclosing police drone footage amid ongoing privacy and investigation concerns.