CA Gov't Code Section 70000

In each county with a population of more than 10,000 and less than 10,500, as determined by the 1960 federal census, to assist the court in the transaction of its judicial business, a majority of the judges of the superior court for such county may appoint one official phonographic reporter to report the proceedings in the court. The reporter shall hold office during the pleasure of a majority of the judges of the court. The reporter shall perform the duties and be allowed the fees as elsewhere provided by law.