California Supreme Court

Appeals court overturns conviction in Fisherman’s Wharf double murder

A spokesman for San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon said Wednesday prosecutors are mulling whether to appeal a ruling overturning…

7 years ago

Warriors break ground on San Francisco home

The Golden State Warriors broke ground Tuesday on their $1 billion, privately funded San Francisco arena.

7 years ago

Conviction reduced to second-degree murder

A state appeals court in San Francisco on Tuesday upheld a jury's determination that a 14-year-old Pleasanton girl was murdered…

7 years ago

Bad Yelp review heads to state Sup­reme Court

The California Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that could determine whether Yelp Inc. and similar websites can be…

8 years ago

State Supreme Court upholds teacher tenure

The California Supreme Court Monday upheld the state's laws on public-school teacher tenure.

8 years ago

Santa Clara court workers plan Wednesday strike

Santa Clara County Superior Court will have limited operations Wednesday as a union representing nearly 400 employees plans to strike…

8 years ago

Court upholds California death penalty

California's death penalty was left in place by a federal appeals court in San Francisco Thursday.

9 years ago

Uber lawsuit moves ahead as class action

A lawsuit against Uber can go to trial as a class action on behalf of thousands of drivers.

9 years ago

Court: Judges, not prosecutors, should review police personnel records

The California Supreme Court ruled prosecutors are not obligated to look through police personnel files to determine whether there is…

9 years ago

Residence restrictions relaxed for released sex offenders

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is taking steps to carry out a state Supreme Court decision that struck…

9 years ago

Court loosens housing rules for sex offenders

The California Supreme Court ruled a law that bars paroled sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of a school…

9 years ago

Court labels DNA collection illegal search

For a second time, a state appeals court struck down a California law that requires police to collect DNA samples.

9 years ago

Red-light cameras get Supreme Court boost

The California Supreme Court made it easier for prosecutors to use red-light camera evidence.

10 years ago

Underage hosts liable for teen parties

Minors now face penalties if things go down after they charge cover fees at underage parties.

10 years ago

Undocu­mented immigrant admitted to State Bar

The California Supreme Court ruled this week that 36-year-old Sergio Garcia can practice law.

10 years ago

Scott Peterson appealing death row sentence

On death row at San Quentin since 2005, Scott Peterson is now asking the California Supreme Court to reverse his…

12 years ago

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