LegInfo, the website officially charged with publicly posting California's laws and bills, made a change to make the site more publicly accessible after Inland Empire Law Weekly made multiple inquires about a site policy and told site administrators it would publish a story on the issue. Judge Martha Bellinger passed away on February 11, 2026. Bellinger was a respected retired jurist whose distinguished career reflects a lifelong commitment to justice, public service, and compassion. Her professional path was uniquely shaped by five interconnected callings—faith, law, teaching, writing, and judicial service—each of which informed and strengthened her impact on the communities she served. Plus more news, including the reasons for our independence as a nation.