In re L.C. - Parental Rights Termination Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case In re L.C. on March 6, 2026. The court affirmed the juvenile court's order terminating mother K.M.'s parental rights, finding no abuse of discretion in denying her petition to reinstate reunification services.

Alameda County Taxpayers' Assn. v. City of Oakland - Initiative Measure Validity

The California Court of Appeal ruled on an initiative measure (Measure Y) funding the Oakland Zoo. The court found certain provisions violated the state constitution but were severable, upholding the measure with modifications. The ruling clarifies initiative validity and funding mechanisms for public facilities.

States v. Mackrell - Civil Harassment Restraining Order Attorney Fees

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's award of $8,397.43 in attorney fees to Jessica States in a civil harassment restraining order case against Jeanie MacKrell. The court found no abuse of discretion in awarding fees to the prevailing party.

Center for Biological Diversity v. Public Utilities Commission - Net Energy Metering Tariff

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion regarding the net energy metering (NEM) tariff, affirming the Public Utilities Commission's successor tariff. The case, Center for Biological Diversity, Inc. v. Public Utilities Com., addresses whether the successor tariff is consistent with state law directing the commission to prevent cost shifts to non-NEM customers.

People v. Perez - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Perez on March 9, 2026. The court affirmed the trial court's judgment after the defendant pleaded no contest to attempted murder and admitted sentencing enhancements. This is a non-precedential opinion.

Zeng v. Wang - Domestic Violence Restraining Order Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed an order granting a new trial on a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) renewal but reversed the DVRO renewal order as it applied to the parties' daughter. The court found the father did not receive adequate notice regarding the daughter's inclusion.

State AGs Continue Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 26 other state attorneys general announced they will continue their antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation/Ticketmaster, rejecting the U.S. DOJ's settlement. The states aim to hold the company accountable for anticompetitive conduct harming consumers and the live music industry.

CPUC Program to Help Californians Rebuild All-Electric Homes

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has launched the Rebuilding Incentives for Sustainable Electric (RISE) Homes program, a $50 million initiative to assist Californians who lost homes to natural disasters since 2017. The program offers financial incentives for rebuilding fully electric homes and begins accepting applications on April 6, 2026.

California PUC New Filings and Proposed Decisions

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has published its weekly update of new filings and proposed decisions for the week of March 2-6, 2026. These filings include proposed decisions on utility leasing, energy recovery applications, and renewable gas standards, as well as new complaints and applications from Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

Texas AG Stops Sale of Chest Binders to Minors

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a Temporary Restraining Order against Lola Olivia, Inc., a New York-based online retailer. The order immediately halts the sale and shipment of chest binders to individuals in Texas, particularly targeting sales to young girls.