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The June 2nd primary election is nearly here. This is the second installment of our voter

game plan series on Imperfect Paradise, where we break down the key primary races in Los Angeles

and Orange counties. And if you've taken a look at your ballot, you'll notice multiple

superior court judges are up for a vote.

That's significant since L.A. County Superior Court is the largest trial court in the nation,

and Orange County is among the largest, too, serving millions of Southern Californians. And who

you choose to be your local judge matters, since they're the ones you'll likely

face if you're in court. They're also the ones deciding the cases that deal with daily matters

and California state laws that directly affect how we live. But finding information about these

candidates is far trickier than other races. That's why today on Imperfect Paradise, we're focusing on key local

judicial races and what you need to know to make an informed vote. L.A.'s reporter, Cato Hernandez,

has been digging deep into each of the candidates and put together the judicial guides for our

voter game plan, and they join us now. Hey, Kato. Hi, Nareda.

So, Kato, I've spent some time in the courtrooms during my time as a reporter and I've gotten to see how

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