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Chief Justice Speaks on Emergency Orders, Remote Services, Diversifying California Judiciary

October 22, 2021

On October 21, Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) hosted a virtual Conversation with Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakakuye.

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What to Know About the Judicial Branch Budget

July 12, 2021

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a budget that includes $1.2 billion in new funding for the judicial branch, including restoring $200 million in previous cuts and making major investments in judicial branch programs improving access to justice.

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Profile: Turlock Government Teacher Named Champion of Civics

July 6, 2021

Isaac Farhadian's efforts to engage students in civics in-person and virtually at his former high school earned him a 2021 Champion of Civics award, co-sponsored by Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.

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Profile: Central California Youth Organizer Named Champion of Civics

June 11, 2021

Meet Youth Organizer Gabriela Manzo, one of five Champions of Civics honored this year by Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.

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This image shows Gabriela Manzo, a youth organizer in Salinas recognized as a Champion of Civics.

Chief Justice Appoints Appellate Justice to California Access to Justice Commission

May 27, 2021

Justice Jon B. Streeter of the First Appellate District is appointed to the California Access to Justice Commission for a two-year term starting July 1.

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32 California Schools Named Recipients of 2021 Civic Learning Award

April 13, 2021

A total of 32 California schools are named this year's recipients of the Civic Learning Awards, an honor which recognizes achievements in civic engagement in the classroom. This year, the awards program put emphasis on school-based efforts that went uninterrupted despite the pandemic.

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chief justice and SSPI with In the last year, each of these schools moved their classrooms from campuses to computer screens and despite that challenge, they've kept true to their commitment of engaging students in civic learning.

California Chief Justice Responds to Violence Against Asians and Asian Americans

March 19, 2021

"Anti-Asian violence, like any violence based on prejudice, bias, or fear of the other, is reprehensible," the Chief Justice said.

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Judicial Council Sponsors Bill to Celebrate California Native American Day

February 17, 2021

“The Judicial Council of California and its chair, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, are committed to providing equal access and fairness in our justice system,” said Judge Marla O. Anderson.

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