Despite descriptions of infestation by insects, rodents and bats, and security that couldn't prevent a break-in by a bear, the state of California's Judicial Council officially canceled the Alpine County courthouse project on Monday, citing high cost and small caseload.The cost-cutting will save the state's court construction fund more than $26 million.The council has directed its staff to work on a plan to address future needs for the courthouse as a facility modification as money becomes available.In a letter, Alpine County presiding Judge David DeVore said the courthouse has no holding cell and no storage for records, and no place …




