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Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to the press during a visit to Ruby Bridges Elementary School in Alameda on March 16, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

More good news for Newsom

by Emily Hoeven April 29, 2021April 29, 2021

How CA’s backlogged court system delays justice

by Emily Hoeven March 31, 2021March 31, 2021

Waiting for justice: Defendants locked up for years awaiting trials, sentencing

by Robert Lewis March 31, 2021April 13, 2021

National Guard members direct traffic at a mass drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine distribution clinic at Oakland Coliseum on Feb. 26, 2021. Today, Gov. Newsom announced vaccinations will open up to those 50+ next week and the generally population on April 15. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Vaccines for all 16+ in 3 weeks, Newsom says

by Emily Hoeven March 26, 2021March 26, 2021

Abba Bail Bonds across from the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in downtown Los Angeles on Oct. 21, 2020. After voters recently rejected Prop. 25 that would have ended cash bail, the California Supreme Curt ruled that some defendants are entitled to relief. Photo by Tash Kimmell for CalMatters

Can’t afford bail? State Supreme Court offers relief for some defendants

by Robert Lewis March 26, 2021March 26, 2021

Patients enter Levi’s Stadium to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines on Feb. 9 2021 in Santa Clara. The 49ers arena opened on Tuesday as a vaccine distribution site for Santa Clara County residents 65 and older and is expected to inoculate up to 15,000 people per day once supplies become available. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

California hurtles into fastest reopening yet

by Emily Hoeven March 5, 2021March 5, 2021

Diversity growing among California judges but trial courts lagging

by Byrhonda Lyons March 5, 2021March 5, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced today that Justice Martin Jenkins has been appointed to the Supreme Court of California. Photo courtesy of Governor's press office

Newsom picks moderate for CA Supreme Court

by Emily Hoeven October 6, 2020October 8, 2020

Justice Martin J. Jenkins was recently confirmed as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of California. Courtesy: Commission on Judicial Appointments

Newsom’s Supreme Court pick confirmed as state’s first openly gay justice

by Byrhonda Lyons October 5, 2020February 24, 2021

California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Supreme Court makes local tax hikes easier

by Dan Walters September 14, 2020September 11, 2020