The Commission on Judicial Appointments yesterday confirmed the appointments of Alexander Giza and Cindy Pánuco as associate justices of this district’s Court of Appeal. They will serve on Div. Three.

(Subscription required) Riverside County Superior Court Judge Sharunne L. Foster draws on nearly two decades as a prosecutor and a commitment to compassion as she helps families navigate domestic violence disputes, custody battles, and the difficult task of moving forward. 

(Subscription required) Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Jennifer K. Rockwell draws on decades of government experience to navigate fast-moving election disputes and complex civil litigation. But she finds some of her most rewarding work helping defendants rebuild their lives through collaborative courts.

The Superior Court of California, San Mateo County invites students in kindergarten through eighth grade to submit original artwork on the theme “A Day in My Community.” Selected pieces will hang in the court’s jury assembly rooms, where they will greet jurors, court staff, judicial officers and members of the public.