In the News Temples of Justice 07/01/09 Photographs of early courthouses in each California county reflect the history of the state from Spanish colonialism to pioneer society to statehood. Invitation to Comment 06/17/09 Proposed revisions to four Judicial Council forms used to promote elder and dependent adult abuse prevention are posted for comment. Comments may be submitted online until July 27. Supreme Court Upholds Prop 8 05/26/09 On May 26, the California Supreme Court rejected challenges to Prop. 8, but found existing marriages of same-sex couples valid. An overview is available in this news release. Reforms for Children in Foster Care 05/13/09 The Blue Ribbon Commission on Children in Foster Care has released its final report and action plan to improve California's juvenile dependency court and child welfare system. Web Site Promotes Civics Learning 04/30/09 Visit this new interactive website that aims to teach California middle and high school students about the judicial branch of government and the courts. Courts Honored for Innovations 04/24/09 Recipients of the 2008–2009 Ralph N. Kleps Awards for Improvement in Administration of the Courts have been announced. Programs are outlined in this news release. Comment on Judicial Election Proposals 03/30/09 The 88-member Commission for Impartial Courts met last month to discuss their draft recommendations to the Judicial Council (video, 2m17s). Their report is now open for public comment. Elkins Family Law Task Force 03/24/09 The task force held a public meeting on April 6 to hear directly from litigants and advocates about how to improve the processes and procedures for everyone involved in family law proceedings. Prop 8 Oral Arguments 03/06/09 A downloadable audiocast of the March 5 hearings and a video capturing activities of the day have been posted to the Supreme Court Web site. Judicial Ethics Opinions Committee Final Report 03/05/09 The Supreme Court has adopted a rule to govern a new committee offering judicial ethics advice.

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.