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Santa Clara Superior Court hosted its sixth annual Educators Day, which brought together approximately 100 superintendents, principals and other educational administrators.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed his first state budget on Thursday, which includes nearly $470 million in new judicial branch funding to continue the courts’ steady recovery after years of deep cuts.

Hundreds of children awaiting adoption got their day in court and their forever families during the month of November.

The budget cuts $200 million from the state court system, though $150 million could be restored if the federal government sends additional aid by the fall.

About 10 superior courts in the state have access to a facility dog to help children share their testimonies in court.

The Judicial Council on Thursday voted to proclaim November “Court Adoption and Permanency Month," when many California courts will dedicate extra courtrooms and judges to settling large numbers of adoption cases.

Did you know that May is National Foster Care Month? Learn about how one court-driven program makes an impact on the lives of foster youth.

In counties across the state, kids leave the courthouse with brand new beginnings.

November is Court Adoption and Permanency Month. Learn about events being held statewide.

 A pilot program that funds free legal services for low-income Californians facing critical civil cases drastically increased the likelihood of settlement, improved the longevity of court orders, and reduced court costs, a new study shows.

Santa Clara County Judge Katherine Lucero will head a new Office of Community and Youth Restoration, part of California's overhaul of its juvenile justice system.