A divided California Supreme Court upheld a Black man’s death sentence Thursday for raping and murdering a young white woman in Kern County, rejecting arguments by dissenting justices that the prosecutor engaged in racial discrimination by removing the only Black juror without stating his reasons.

Throughout Constitution Month in September, judges and educators will work together to bring quality civic learning opportunities to students in California’s public schools.

(Subscription required) Judge Elaine Lu brings preparation, candor and a willingness to rethink assumptions to some of Los Angeles County's most complicated litigation.

(Subscription required) Judge Jerrold A. Abeles denied two deputy unions' bids to intervene in a subpoena fight while sharply questioning County Counsel's representation of entities on opposing sides.