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Feature - February 24, 2023

California Mock Trials Return to the Courtroom to Showcase Emerging Legal Talents

Recent social media posts from courts and educators in California tell the stories of courtrooms staying open on nights and weekends for the return of the Mock Trial Program, an annual competition held remotely for the last two years.
Related:
Teach Democracy Mock Trial Program
Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative
National High School Mock Trial Championship
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Feature - December 27, 2022

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero

On January 3, 2023, Justice Patricia Guerrero assumed the lead role on the California Supreme Court and the Judicial Council of California.
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Associate Justice Patricia Guerrero (Supreme Court Bio)
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News Release - December 27, 2022

Judge Roger Chan Named 2022 Wilmont Sweeney Juvenile Court Judge of the Year 

Judge Chan credits his experience as a public defender, coupled with his cultural background, for his ability to be the judge he is today.
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California Judges Association
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Feature - December 16, 2022

2022 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

Courts around the state worked to restore, maintain, and even expand access to justice amid the continuing pandemic.
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2013 Judicial Branch Calendar
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News Release - November 10, 2022

Commission Confirms Judge Kelli Evans to California Supreme Court

Judge Evans will fill the associate justice seat that will be vacated by Justice Patricia Guerrero, who was nominated to become California’s new Chief Justice starting Jan. 2, 2023.
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News Release - November 2, 2022

California Supreme Court Returns In Person to the Bench

California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye opened November’s oral argument with a statistic—nearly two years and eight months have passed since the court last held an oral argument session in person.

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News Release - October 5, 2022

California Supreme Court Resumes In-Person Oral Arguments in November

Court will also offer remote option for counsel, after being fully remote during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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News Release - August 15, 2022

Justice Judith L. Haller to Retire from Fourth Appellate District

SAN DIEGO—Associate Justice Judith Haller of the Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, will retire on Oct. 31 after 28 years on the appellate bench.

Justice Haller was appointed by Gov. Pete Wilson to the Court of Appeal in 1994. Prior to her appointment to the Court of Appeal, she was appointed by Gov. George Deukmejian to the San Diego County Superior Court, where she served as a trial court judge for five years.  

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News Release - July 27, 2022

Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye announces that she will not seek re-election

State's top jurist to leave bench after 32 years—12 as chief justice—and 38 years of public service
Related:
About the Chief Justice: Biography and Awards
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News Release - March 22, 2022

Justice Patricia Guerrero Confirmed to California Supreme Court

Guerrero is the first Latina justice to serve on the state's high court. She was sworn in by Governor Newsom on March 28, 2022.
Related:
Photos: Commission Confirms Patricia Guerrero
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Feature - May 18, 2021

Profile: Meet Champion of Civics Anaheim Superintendent Michael Matsuda

In the Anaheim Union High School District, democracy is at the forefront of learning – and it starts with educators.
Related:
Superintendent’s Article in EducationWeek
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News Release - April 13, 2021

State Civic Learning Award Honors Champions of Civics

Three teachers, a community organizer, and a school district superintendent are among the Champions of Civics being honored with a 2021 Civic Learning Award.

This year's Civic Learning Awards were adapted to celebrate people and programs successful in engaging students in civic learning, particularly those not putting civics aside during the pandemic. 

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