California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakayue is ordering the expedited use of retired judges to help clear a huge backlog of criminal cases made worse by the pandemic.

Story by Mike Haggerty.

(Photo: California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye - https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov)

California Governor Gavin Newsom made two big appointments last week for U.S. Senate and Secretary of State. But he has one more important decision to make: choosing a replacement for outgoing Attorney General Xavier Becerra.

Story by Nicole Nixon.

A movement is growing to counter domestic violence with social justice and mental health programs in order to reduce police involvement.

Story by Suzanne Potter – California News Service.