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A law seeks to protect children from sex offenders − 20 years later, the jury is still out

Before his sentencing in March 2025, a convicted child rapist asked for a judgment that would have set him free in 2027. The Kansas resident received 25 years with no chance of parole.

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Uber and Lyft drivers remain independent contractors in California Supreme Court ruling

The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that app-based ride-hailing and delivery services like Uber and Lyft can continue treating their drivers as independent contractors rather than employees

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A court ruling will allow new student housing at University of California, Berkeley’s People’s Park.

A California Supreme Court ruling will allow student housing at University of California to be built at Berkeley’s historic People’s Park

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How an only-in-California law could allow one Uber driver to singlehandedly upend the gig economy

The lawsuit against Uber leverages a unique California law that allows workers to sue for employment law violations on behalf of the state.

Fortune

California Supreme Court upholds Uber workers' right to sue

The California Supreme Court rejected an argument by Uber that sought to limit the ability of their drivers to take employment-related disputes to court.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: California gave up on mandating COVID vaccines for schoolchildren. Here’s why that’s wise

A California Supreme Court decision last month reaffirmed that individual school districts lack the authority to require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. A few weeks before that, officials in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration confirmed that they had abandoned plans to require COVID-19 vaccination of schoolchildren, and legislation to similar…

Los Angeles Times

California governor vows to change law blocking new housing

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he wants to reform a landmark state environmental law after it was used to block needed student housing at the University of California, Berkeley

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Disability Rights Group Challenges California Law That Forces the Mentally Ill Into Court-Ordered Treatment

"On its face, the CARE Act violates essential constitutional guarantees of due process and equal protection while needlessly burdening fundamental rights to privacy, autonomy and liberty," the petition states.

Reason

Civil rights groups file lawsuit to block Newsom's plan for treating people with mental illness

LOS ANGELES — A coalition of disability and civil rights advocates filed a lawsuit Thursday asking the California Supreme Court to block the rollout of Gov. Gavin Newsom's far-reaching new plan to address severe mental illness by compelling treatment for thousands of people.

Los Angeles Times

Police shining a spotlight on your car? It’s not a stop, California Supreme Court rules

The California Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that a police spotlight on a vehicle does not necessarily constitute detention under the Fourth Amendment.

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Scott Peterson denied new trial for murder of his pregnant wife Laci in 2002

Defence team argues juror guilty of ‘prejudicial misconduct’ for concealing private life information

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Scott Peterson's murder convictions stand. Judge rejects juror misconduct claim

MODESTO, Calif. — Scott Peterson's murder convictions will stand after a judge rejected his claim that a juror on his original 2004 trial was biased against him.

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San Jose church won’t have to pay $217,500 in COVID fines after California Supreme Court denies petition

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. — In a victory for a San Jose church who openly flouted COVID rules at the height of the pandemic, the California Supreme Court on Wednesday denied a petition by Santa Clara County asking that Calvary Chapel pay more than a quarter million dollars in court…

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Scott Peterson is finally moved off California's death row

The California Supreme Court overturned Peterson's death sentence in 2020 for killing his pregnant wife two decades ago. A state judge is now considering if he deserves a new trial.

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Scott Peterson finally moved off California's death row

Scott Peterson has been moved off death row more than two years after the California Supreme Court overturned his death sentence for killing his pregnant wife two decades ago

Los Angeles Times

California attorney general warns city of Temecula not to pass abortion ban

LOS ANGELES — California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned there will be "legal action" against the Temecula City Council if it passes an abortion ban in the city in an attempt to override state law.

Reason

California Chief Justice on Bumble Bees as Fish (and Statutory Interpretation More Broadly)

Wednesday, the California Supreme Court denied review in this case (for more on the lower court case, see this post by Jonathan Adler and this one by Ilya Somin); Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, joined by Justices Carol Corrigan and Joshua Groban: Our denial of a petition for review does not…

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Oprah picks California death row inmate's autobiography for book club

LOS ANGELES — Oprah Winfrey has chosen a California death row inmate's autobiography — in which he proclaims his innocence — as her influential book club's next read, she announced Tuesday.

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Patricia Guerrero confirmed as California’s next chief justice, will go before voters

California Supreme Court Justice Patricia Guerrero won confirmation Friday to serve as the court’s next chief justice, following a hearing in which fellow justices and other legal colleagues praised her as uniquely qualified to lead the state’s judicial branch.

Los Angeles Times

Free speech doesn't protect Sony in dispute over Michael Jackson songs, court rules

LOS ANGELES — More than a decade ago, allegations arose that Michael Jackson didn't sing all the songs on his 2010 album "Michael," which was released the year after his death. On Thursday, the California Supreme Court weighed in with a ruling that set new legal precedent around entertainment advertising.

Los Angeles Times

After deadly LA car crash, California's controversial fetal homicide law is back in the spotlight

LOS ANGELES — Guttered votives, wilted sunflowers and a menagerie of pristine plush creatures marked the blackened corner where Armani Lester’s life ended before he took his first breath.

Los Angeles Times

Gascon appeals order that knocked down prior strikes directive to California Supreme Court

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon wants the California Supreme Court to decide whether he has the authority to bar his prosecutors from seeking harsher punishment for repeat offenders.

Los Angeles Times

California Supreme Court chief justice tests positive for COVID-19

The chief justice of California's Supreme Court has tested positive for COVID-19, authorities confirmed.

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Death sentence tossed in murders of dad, stepmom, stepsister

The California Supreme Court has reversed the death sentence for a Los Angeles man who was twice convicted of murdering his father, stepmother and 8-year-old stepsister in 1982

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Statewide ballot measure certifications lag behind recent even-numbered years

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