California Courts of Appeal

The Price of Free Speech Rises

Judge to Weekly: Don’t Hurt the Guardian

Weekly to Judge: Time to Put Things Right

Back In Court

Harsh Judgment

An epic child-custody case, pitting California against Texas, takes another twist when an appeals court labels the proceedings "nonsense"

Spy vs Spite

The Clinton administration has praised the Anti-Defamation League for helping shield kids from Internet hate. But should a group that spied on thousands of Californians be allowed to police the Web?

The Fire Next Time

As a civil rights advocate, Bob Demmons called in the federal government to end racism in the Fire Department. Now that he's chief, he has to remove federal control and prove that firefighters can manage race relations on their own.

Rent wars: Court says landlord must make poor tenants rich

As a civil rights advocate, Bob Demmons called in the federal government to end racism in the Fire Department. Now that he's chief, he has to remove federal control and prove that firefighters can manage race relations on their own.

Schwarzenegger Dealt Setback In Bid to Rush $1.3 Billion Building Sale

Drag​Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's frantic bid to rush the $1.3 billion fire sale of 11 state buildings before he leaves office suffered a blow this afternoon. A state appeals court in San Jose announced it wouldn't hear arguments until Jan. 26 regarding whether the sale should be allowed. Schwarze ... More >>

Bizarre Court Decision: Child Molesters Can Visit Children

Sure, you can visit the children....​It's rare that the letter of the law undermines common sense so drastically as in a ruling that came down from the California Court of Appeals this month. According to the ruling, convicted child molesters could have visitation rights with their victims as long ... More >>

Safeway Sues Over San Francisco Tobacco Ban

Butt out, Safeway says.​Safeway Inc. has sued San Francisco over a law banning tobacco sales in stores containing pharmacies, claiming that the law gives an unfair advantage to markets that don't sell prescription drugs.The lawsuit calls the tobacco ban "arbitrary and capricious," and "a denial of ... More >>

George Gascón Opponent David Onek Vows 'Open' DA's Office

And if you file a public records request, I'll give you my hair care secrets​David Onek, who is running against District Attorney George Gascón this fall, says that if elected, he will do something the sitting DA won't: Share department records with the public. He said this all while lambasting h ... More >>