The inaugural director of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration has stepped down to return to judicial service.
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October 13, 2026
California Court Upheld Dismissal of Journalism LawsuitThe 1st District Court of Appeal affirmed the dismissal of a case involving journalist Jack Poulson and Substack.
October 12, 2026
California Court Upheld Bail Bond Judgment ProcessThe Fifth District Court of Appeal ruled that courts can enter bail bond forfeitures directly in criminal cases.
October 12, 2026
California Legislature Failed to Pass DUI Interlock BillGovernor Gavin Newsom signed separate DUI-related measures into law in September 2026.
October 11, 2026
Rob Bonta Will Seek California Attorney General ReelectionThe incumbent official plans to pursue another term in the November 2026 election cycle.
October 9, 2026
California Law Expanded Oversight of County JailsGovernor Gavin Newsom signed legislation allowing county boards to confirm jail administrator appointments.
October 8, 2026
Newsom Will Consider Commuting Death Row SentencesThe California governor is evaluating mass commutations for death row inmates before he leaves office in early 2027.
October 3, 2026
California Parole Board Granted Menendez Brothers New HearingsThe state board moved the brothers' next parole hearings to March 2027, cutting their wait time by 17 months.
October 2, 2026
California Parole Regulations Sparked Legal ChallengeNew rules granting parole eligibility after 25 years for life-sentenced inmates have faced a lawsuit from advocates.
October 2, 2026
Becerra Reaffirmed California Execution MoratoriumThe gubernatorial candidate pledged to uphold the state's pause on the death penalty.
October 1, 2026
California Court Reinstated Harmon Wrongful Termination CaseThe appellate court ruled that the former mayor's retaliation and discrimination claims against the Romero Institute must go to trial.
