California law

The San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese has agreed to pay $395 million to settle over 500 lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse by church officials. The settlement requires an apology from Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone and includes child protection reforms, following a 2024 $880 million deal by the Los Angeles Archdiocese under a California law allowing old claims.

A California law loophole is preventing a man accused of secretly filming nearly 50 nude women from being jailed while his case is being prosecuted. The law allows him to remain free despite the allegations.

California's new law simplifies food labels to two dates for quality and safety, effective July 1. Consumers will have only two labels to understand the quality and safety of a food item.

A California law prohibiting school employees from disclosing a student's gender identity, sexual orientation, or expression to parents without the student's consent has been blocked by the 9th Circuit Court through a preliminary injunction.

The 9th Circuit Court granted a preliminary injunction blocking a California law that prohibits school employees from disclosing a student's gender identity, sexual orientation, or expression to parents without the student's consent. The law aimed to prevent 'forced outing' of transgender students.

A California law inspired by George Floyd's death transferred fatal police shooting investigations from local authorities to the state attorney general to ensure independence and speed. However, the attorney general's office has faced significant delays, with most investigations exceeding two years and some surpassing three years, leading to missed statute of limitations and no officer prosecutions or decertifications.

California has enacted a new law allowing authorities to demolish oversized vehicles valued up to $4,000 if owners cannot move them without a tow truck, addressing the homeless crisis by targeting RVs. The law raises the previous threshold from $500 to $4,000 for vehicle removal.

A California law aims to limit bail and ensure pretrial liberty, but its effectiveness depends on judges' adherence to it. The law is based on the presumption of innocence. The goal is to make pretrial liberty the norm.

Fifteen Los Angeles County Superior Court judgeships are up for election on June 2, with voters selecting judges who oversee trials and legal proceedings. The article explains the role of judges, the election process, and highlights high-profile cases handled by the court.