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Judge Allows Stockton to Enter Bankruptcy

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A judge accepted Stockton's bankruptcy application on Monday, making it the most populous city in the nation to enter bankruptcy. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Klein said the bankruptcy declaration was needed to allow the city to … Continue reading »


California Chief Justice Urges Lawmakers to Reinvest in Courts

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By Judy Lin, Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)—California's top judge urged lawmakers on Monday to ensure equal access to justice by reinvesting in a court system that has been hit with years of budget cuts. While California has the distinction … Continue reading »


Federal Judge’s Rulings Favored Companies in Which He Owned Stock

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by Jennifer Gollan and Shane Shifflett, California Watch A federal judge has issued three key rulings over a four-year period that favored companies in which he owned stock, a California Watch analysis has found. Measures are in place to prevent … Continue reading »


Judge Asks Hostess and Union to Enter Mediation

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(AP) Twinkies won't die that easily after all. Hostess Brands Inc. and its second largest union will go into mediation to try and resolve their differences, meaning the company won't go out of business just yet. The news came Monday … Continue reading »


Breaking news: Judge refuses execution stay

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KTVU reports that Marin County Superior Court judge has refused a stay of Albert G. Brown's execution stemming from a lawsuit challenging the state's new lethal injection regulations. Video report explaining the legal issues is embedded…