Los Angeles Superior
When Eleanor J. Hunter was 9, her family left Toronto for the warmer climate of Torrance. Finances were tight as the family struggled to make a new home in California. Instead of expensive outings to the movies or the theater, Hunter's parents took her to the Torrance Courthouse to watch the various dramas unfold.
Hunter says the experience of being in a courtroom left an indelible mark on her life. "I was painfully shy as a child," she said. "When t... (continued)