In the News California Supreme Court Takes Action on Prop. 8 11/07/08 The California Supreme Court has issued orders in four cases challenging Proposition 8. The latest news is available on the Supreme Court Web page. Courthouse Construction Projects 11/07/08 The Judicial Council of California has approved a list of 41 projects to renovate or construct state courthouses funded by Senate Bill 1407. Press release. Court Adoption and Permanency Month 11/03/08 November is Court Adoption and Permanency Month, an annual event that encourages courts to take special measures to address adoption and permanency in their counties. Beyond the Bench XIX Conference 11/03/08 This annual conference, taking place in San Francisco Dec 11-12, will bring together more than 1,100 juvenile dependency and delinquency professionals from around the state. Register by Dec. 3. Judicial Council Meeting 10/28/08 On Oct. 24, the Judicial Council approved recommendations for court facilities planning, adopted new juvenile dependency court performance measures, and more. New Conference to Highlight State's Judicial System 10/14/08 The University of California’s Berkeley School of Law has announced an inaugural conference on the Supreme Court of California to be held on November 14. California Judicial Branch Career Opportunities 10/14/08 Find an exciting career working for the California Judicial Branch. Positions are open throughout the state. California Court Construction 09/04/08 Learn details about the many courthouse construction and renovation projects proposed, ongoing, and completed throughout the state.

Other Publications News Releases (1998 - current) From the Judicial Council, state Supreme Court, and Commission on Judicial Appointments. California Courts Review (2005 - current) Quarterly magazine covering critical issues facing the courts, written by experts inside and outside the branch. Capitol Connection (2000 - current) Monthly newsletter featuring legislative updates, exclusive interviews with legislators, and news on current events in and around the California Legislature. Fact Sheets Concise descriptions of issues affecting the California courts. Selected Remarks (2001 - current) Speeches given by California Chief Justice Ronald M. George. Includes State of the Judiciary Addresses and remarks at selected events.