Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced the nomination of Imperial County Superior Court Presiding Judge Eran Marie Bermudez to the Fourth District Court of Appeal, signaling a continued effort to elevate veteran trial jurists to the state’s higher benches.

The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held yesterday that a District Court judge properly dismissed, without leave to amend, a putative class action complaint alleging violations of California consumer protection laws by the The Brita Products Company based on labels on filters promising “healthier” water while asserting that the products fail to remove the presence of common contaminants like arsenic and certain so-called “forever chemicals.”

Judicial Council members will consider a new rule at their April 24 business meeting that would require courts to report civil arrests—such as those related to federal immigration enforcement actions—that happen in superior court facilities.

WCCUSD high school seniors can now earn a state seal of civic engagement through a new district initiative that recognizes their efforts to improve their community. The seal, a formal recognition awarded to California public school students, highlights achievement in civics education and community involvement. It appears on transcripts and diplomas and can strengthen college and scholarship applications. This spring, WCCUSD will award seals to its first cohort.