The eviction moratorium has played a major part in slowing the growth of L.A. County's homeless population. Last week, the results of the most recent count by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority showed a 4.1% increase from 2020 to 2022, compared with a 25% jump from 2018 to 2020.

The San Francisco Superior Court has eliminated $50 million in outstanding debt for people who owe “civil assessments,” $300 late fees charged by traffic court when people miss a deadline to pay or appear.

California is overhauling its mental health system by compelling residents struggling with mental illness into treatment.

The council at its September 20 business meeting will consider a recommendation on how to allocate $12.5 million from this year’s state budget to continue modernizing trial court operations and improving services to the public.