Santa Barbara County
446,499
2,738
Santa Barbara
1850
District 1 – Das Williams
District 2 – Gregg Hart
District 3 – Joan Hartmann
District 4 – Peter Adam
District 5 – Steve Lavagnino
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105 East Anapamu Street Santa Barbara 93101
The city of Santa Barbara, from Mission Santa Barbara, (Spanish for Saint Barbara).
Nature of Proceedings: (3) Demurrers; Motion to Strike; (2) Motions for Leave; Case Management Conference Tentative not yet posted, please check again....
Jan 29, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Motion: Leave Tentative not yet posted, please check again....
Jan 29, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Claim of Exemption Tentative not yet posted, please check again....
Jan 29, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Hearing: Release of Property from Mechanics Lien Tentative not yet posted, please check again....
Jan 29, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Claim of Exemption Tentative not yet posted, please check again....
Jan 29, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Motion for Protective Order Tentative not yet posted, please check again....
Jan 29, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Final Distribution No appearances required. Petition is recommended for approval....
Jan 27, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Letters of Administration The following must be submitted: 1) Amended Duties and Liabilities Acknowledgement (Form DE-147). The proposed personal representative must completely fill out and sign this form and submit it to the court. The form submitted does not include Petitioner’s phone number. 2) Bon...
Jan 27, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition to Approve Interim Account and Grant Full IAEA Authority Appearances required. The following are previously noted defects that have not been resolved: 1) Why the personal representative was reimbursed for any of the several out-of-pocket expenses in the disbursements schedule without a court order, in vio...
Jan 27, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Case Management Conference No appearances required. Dismissal was filed January 5, 2021. The case is recommended for dismissal....
Jan 27, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Court Investigator’s Biennial Review The court investigator’s report has been received and recommends that the conservatorship continue. No appearance is required. The next review hearing will be held on January 25, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. in the court identified above....
Jan 27, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary No appearances required. Petition is recommended for approval....
Jan 27, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Final Distribution No appearances required. Petition is recommended for approval....
Jan 27, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Hearing re: Restoration of Voting Rights Appearances required....
Jan 27, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary The following must be submitted: 1) Proof of Service of Notice of Hearing (Form DE-121). Notice must be given 15 days prior to hearing, served on all known heirs and devisees, as well as on the Personal Representative (if not the petitioner) and special notice requestors. ...
Jan 26, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: OSC re: Removal and Appointment of Public Guardian Appearances by all parties and the Public Guardian required. The Court Investigator’s report shows the Conservatee has been abandoned by the Conservator. Public Guardian should come prepared to apply for appointment as successor conservator upon removal of current con...
Jan 26, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: First Accounting and Report of Conservator and Court Investigator’s First Annual Review Appearances required. The following is noted for the Court: This conservatorship was established by Court Order on September 23, 2019. A conservatorship over the estate was granted, in addition to the recommended conservatorship ov...
Jan 26, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Review Hearing: Receipt and Acknowledgment of Order for the Deposit of Money Into Blocked Account Appearances required. The Court ordered Receipt and Acknowledgment of Order for the Deposit of Money Into Blocked Account (MC-356) to be filed by this hearing. No MC-356 is on file. Please submit the form by the hearing or th...
Jan 26, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: First Accounting and Report of Conservator Court Investigator’s Report The court investigator’s report has been received and recommends that the conservatorship continue. No appearance is required. The next review hearing will be held on January 25, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. in the court identified above. First Accou...
Jan 26, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Motion Summary Judgment # 19CV02344 Linda Boicourt v. City of Santa Barbara Hearing Date: 1/25/2021 HEARING: City’s motion for summary judgment and judgment on the pleadings ATTORNEYS: William D. Ausman / Gregory E. Martin of Law Offices of William Ausman for plaintiff Tom R. Shapiro of City Attorney’s...
Jan 25, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Motion Attorney Fees John Doe v. University of California, Santa Barbara, et al., #16CV04758, Judge Sterne Hearing Date: January 25, 2021 Matter: Motion for Attorney Fees Attorneys: For Plaintiff/Petitioner: Robert P. Ottilie (San Diego) For Defendant/Respondent: Jonathan D. Miller (Nye, Peabody, et al...
Jan 25, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Case Management Conference; Motion for Summary Judgment CASE: Michael Franklin, et al. v. John Park, M.D., et al., Case No. 16CV01531 (Judge Sterne) HEARING DATE: January 25, 2021 MATTER: Motion for Summary Judgment ATTORNEYS: Matthew B.F. Biren for Plaintiffs Michael Franklin and Tracy Franklin Willia...
Jan 25, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Demurrer This matter is continued to February 1, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 5. No appearance is required on January 25, 2021....
Jan 25, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Motion to Lift Stay CASE: Jonathan Lee Reyes v. The Regents of the University of California, et al., Case No. 19CV02586 (Judge Sterne) HEARING DATE: January 25, 2021 MATTER: Plaintiff’s Motion to Lift Stay of Case ATTORNEYS: Darren M. Richie for Plaintiff Jonathan Lee Reyes David M. Huff for Defend...
Jan 25, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Demurrer Laura J. Austin v. William C. Holmes, #20CV03603, Judge Sterne Hearing Date: January 25, 2021 Matter: Demurrer Attorneys: For Plaintiff: Kevin Mauseth (Bright & Powell -- Carpinteria) Defendant: self represented Tentative Ruling: The court sustains defendant William C. Holmes’s demurrer to...
Jan 25, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Demurrers (2)/Motion Strike First Amended Complaint Dr. Jeffrey B. Panosian and Dr. Claire B. Panosian v. Bristol Farms etc., et al. (Judge Sterne) Case No. 20CV01757 Hearing Date: January 25, 2021 HEARING: (1) Demurrer of Defendant Bristol Farms to First Amended Complaint (2) Motion of Defendant Brist...
Jan 25, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Hearing re Declaration of Financial Distress Steven J. Goggia v. Leanne Paoli (Judge Sterne) Case No. 21CV00033 Hearing Date: January 25, 2021 HEARING: Hearing re Declaration of Financial Distress ATTORNEYS: For Plaintiff Steven J. Goggia: Betty L. Jeppesen For Defendant Leanne Paoli: Self-represen...
Jan 25, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Final Distribution No appearances required. Petition is recommended for approval....
Jan 25, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Court Investigator’s First Annual Review The court investigator’s report has been received and recommends that the conservatorship continue. No appearance is required. The next review hearing will be held on January 24, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. in the court identified above....
Jan 25, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Final Distribution The following must be submitted: Proposed Order. A proposed order must be submitted with relief that matches that requested in the petition. (Local Rule 1724(b), subd.(d).) Order must list every beneficiary and detail the shares to each, and must expressly state limitations or condition...
Jan 25, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Conservatorship Compliance Hearing (UPDATED 1/22/2021) No appearances required. Compliance achieved....
Jan 25, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Conservatorship Compliance Hearing Appearances required. The following must be submitted: 1) Inventory & Appraisal (Form GC-040) (Prob. Code, § 2610). Inventory and Appraisal must be timely filed. I & A filed is not marked Final. Order Conservator to file FINAL Inventory & Appraisal prior to next review hearing. 2...
Jan 25, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition to Determine Persons Entitled to Distribution The following must be submitted: 1) Proof of Service of Notice. A proof of service must be submitted showing all persons named in the petition were served 15 days’ notice of the hearing date, and the notice was timely filed. (Prob. Code, § 13152, 1020 [all heirs/b...
Jan 25, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary The following must be submitted: 1) Proof of Publication. Jurisdiction of the Probate Court is obtained by publication in accordance with Probate Code section 8121. (Prob. Code, § 8003(b).) The proof of publication filed in this case does not indicate that admission of a w...
Jan 25, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Final Distribution (UPDATED 1/22/2021) No appearances required. Petition is recommended for approval....
Jan 25, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Conservatorship of the Person Appearances required. The petition received objection and must be set for evidentiary hearing. Parties must come prepared to narrow issues for trial and set a trial date. The proposed conservatee is expected to attend the hearing. (Prob. Code, § 1825.)...
Jan 25, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Conservatorship Compliance Hearing Appearances are required. The following must be submitted: 1) Notice of Conservatee’s Rights(Form GC-341) (Prob. Code, § 1830(c)). Form must be mailed timely to the conservatee and to the conservatee’s relatives within the second degree (grandparents, parents, siblings, adult chi...
Jan 25, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Court Investigator’s Biennial Review The Court Investigator’s report has been received and recommends that the conservatorship continue. No appearance is required. The next review hearing will be held on December 19, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. in the court identified above....
Jan 25, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Review of Receipt And Deposit Into Blocked Account Appearances required, including the minor. (CRC, Rule 7.952.) If the Receipt and Acknowledgment of Order for the Deposit of Money Into Blocked Account (Form MC-356) is not on file by the hearing, it is recommended the Court issue an OSC why sanctions of $1,200 should ...
Jan 25, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Demurrer Tentative not yet posted, please check again....
Jan 22, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: (4) Motions to Compel Tentative not yet posted, please check again....
Jan 22, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: (4) Motions to Compel TENTATIVE RULING: For the reasons set forth herein, the motions are granted in part and denied in part. On or before January 29, 2021, defendant Shalini Ananda shall serve counsel for plaintiff Luca Foschini with verifications under penalty of perjury as to all supplemental responses previously s...
Jan 22, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: (3) Motions for Good Faith Settlement Tentative not yet posted, please check again....
Jan 22, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Motion for Consolidation Tentative not yet posted, please check again....
Jan 22, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Motion for Consolidation TENTATIVE RULING: The motion is granted, as outlined below. Background: Start, Inc., has brought suit against its insurers and others in two separate suits, arising from claims it made under policies issued to it for its cannabis nursery business located at 1628 Cravens Lane, in Carpinteria, C...
Jan 22, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: (3) Motions for Good Faith Settlement TENTATIVE RULING: For the reasons set forth herein, the motions of defendants Andrew Waugh, Jeffrey Waugh, and Courtney Waugh-Schreiber and David Schreiber for determination that their settlement with plaintiffs is in good faith are continued to February 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The...
Jan 22, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Motion to Compel; Protective Order Tentative not yet posted, please check again....
Jan 22, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Motion to Compel; Protective Order Tentative Ruling: 1. The court denies plaintiff Jack Chavez’s motion for a protective order. 2. The court grants, in part, plaintiff Jack Chavez’s Motion to Compel Further Responses to Plaintiff’s Request for Production, Set One. The court orders defendant Anacapa Concrete, Inc. to p...
Jan 22, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Demurrer Tentative Ruling: The court sustains defendant Lynda Gemberling’s demurrer to plaintiff Marguerite Gamo’s complaint with leave to amend the complaint and/or the UD-101 cover sheet. Background: On November 9, 2020, plaintiff Marguerite Gamo filed her complaint in unlawful detainer (UD) against defendant Lynda ...
Jan 22, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Probate of Will & Letters Testamentary...
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition to Appoint Successor Conservator of the Person...
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Substituted Judgment...
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: 8th & Supplemental Accounting & Report Deficiency: no notice to the Attorney General....
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Issuance of Amended Letters of Conservatorship Absent objection, the amendment will be allowed....
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Substituted Judgment Tentative Ruling: The court has reviewed the additional filings. An additional evaluation ofo Ms. Pauley is not necessary. The court does not find a conflict of interest to be present. The court conclused that the objections are not well taken and wil grant the Petition for Substitute...
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: waiver of Accounting & Report, Final Distribution Counsel has been advised with regard to several concenrs, it is anticipated that a continuance may be requested....
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition to Appoint Guardian of Person This matter is continued to February 23, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in Department 5. No appearance is necessary on January 21, 2021....
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Letters of Administration Absent objection, the matter will be apprpoved....
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition to Remove Trustee, Suspend Trustees' Powers pending Removal, Compel Accounting, Surcharge, Return of Trust Property and Double Damages...
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: 1st & Final Accounting & Report, Authorize Compensation, Terminate Guardianship...
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition to Appoint Conservator of Person & Estate...
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: (1) Petition to Determine Ownership of Estate (2) Petition for Instructions...
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: 1st, 2nd, 3rd & Final Account; Determination of Entitlement; Final Distribution The court is advised that an additional continuance will be requested. No appearance is required if a stipulation is presented prior to the 1/21/21 hearing date....
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Status Hearing The court is advised that a continuance may be required. The court awaits a stipulation, or an advisement concerning a preferred date of continuance....
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Letters of Administration...
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: waiver of Accounting & Report, Final Distribution...
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Waiver of Accounting; Final Distribution...
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: 2nd Accounting & Report, Approve Periodic Payments, Compensation, Require Bond Absent objection, the second accounting will be approved....
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Review of Court Investigator's Report The court has received and reviewed the report of the Court Investigator and finds it appropriate for approval. Review by the Public Defender is pending. The court will inquire concerning succession planning. Future Date: Report of Courot Investigator 1/19/23...
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition to Remove Trustee, Suspend Trustees' Powers pending Removal, Compel Accounting, Surcharge, Return of Trust Property and Double Damages The court has been advised that an objection will be forthcoming. Appearance required....
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Compliance Review Hearing This matter was continued for filing of the Inventory & Appraisal and proof of service thereof. Neither have been filed. Appearance required....
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Review of Conservator's Status Report Absent objection, the report will be approved. The court does have a question - given the ages of the Conservator and the Conservator, have plane been made for a successor conservator?...
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Review of Court Investigator's Report The court has received and reviewed the report of the Court Investigator, and it appears appropriate for approval absent objection. Review by the Public Defender is pending. Date: 1/19/23 Report of Court investigator...
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Probate of Will & Letters Testamentary Absent objection, the matter will be approved....
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition to Appoint Successor Conservator of the Person The court has received and reviewed the additional filings. The court concludes that is is appropriate to appoint Ms. Smith as conservator on a temporary basis, with reviews as three months, six months and one year, to confirm that Ms. Smith is appropriately handling...
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: (1) 1st, 2nd, 3rd & Final Account, Confirmation of Trustees Actions (2) Petition to Appoint Special Trustee The court is advised that an additional continuance will be requested. No appearance is required if a stipulation is presented prior to the 1/21/21 hearing date....
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: (1) Review of Conservator's Status Report (2) Status of 2nd Accounting This matter was continued for filing of an Interiv Report of the Conservator, and for status of the second accounting. Neither have yet been filed, appearance is required....
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: (1) Petition to Determine Ownership of Estate (2) Petition for Instructions No tentative ruling, appearance required....
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition Confirming Trust Asset, Internal Affairs of Trust...
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Issuance of Amended Letters of Conservatorship...
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition Confirming Trust Asset, Internal Affairs of Trust Absent objection, the matter will be approved....
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Waiver of Accounting; Final Distribution Absent objection, the matter will be approved....
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition to Appoint Conservator of Person & Estate Absent objection, the conservatorship will be approved. REview by the Public Defender is pending....
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: 1st & Final Accounting & Report, Authorize Compensation, Terminate Guardianship Counsel has been informed of the existence of certain deficiencies. It is anticipated that a continuance will be requested....
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Instructions re Distribution of Property This matter was continued from December 10, 2020. There have been no new filings. Appearance required....
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: 2nd Accounting & Report, Approve Periodic Payments, Compensation, Require Bond...
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: 8th & Supplemental Accounting & Report...
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition to Appoint Temporary Conservator of Person & Estate...
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition to Invalidate Trustee; Removal of Trustee; Accounting and Elder Abuse...
Jan 21, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Conservatorship Compliance Hearing No appearances required. Compliance achieved....
Jan 20, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition to Appoint Successor Trustee Appearances required. Any interested party desirous to object, must file a written objection before the hearing. The court has authority to require all objectors to file a written objection pursuant CRC, Rule 7.801, or else deem the failure to do so a waiver. Due to staffing limit...
Jan 20, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Appointment of Temporary Conservator Appearances required. The following must be submitted: 1) Declaration re: Preference of Proposed Conservatee. The petition was filed by a party other than the proposed conservatee, thus the petition, must include a declaration of due diligence showing either the prefer...
Jan 20, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Appointment of Temporary Conservator (Updated 1/15/2021) Appearances required. The request to dispense with notice to Dennis Allen does not appear to contain facts sufficient to justify granting the request. Petitioner is welcome to submit a supplemental declaration discussing why service to Dennis Allen ...
Jan 20, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Conservatorship Compliance Hearing Appearances required. The following must be submitted: 1) Inventory & Appraisal (Form GC-040) (Prob. Code, § 2610) 2) Proof of Service – Notice of How to File Objection to I & A (GC-042) (Prob. Code, § 2610). Proof of Service must be mailed to the conservatee, the conservatee’s s...
Jan 20, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Final Distribution No appearances required. Petition is recommended for approval....
Jan 20, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Conservatorship Compliance Hearing No appearances required. Compliance achieved....
Jan 20, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Motion to Lift Stay of Case Tentative...
Jan 19, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Motion to Stay Discovery/Continue Trial Confirmation Tentative...
Jan 19, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Default Prove-Up Tentative...
Jan 19, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
Nature of Proceedings: Motion Summary Judgment Tentative...
Jan 19, 2021
Santa Barbara County, CA
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