PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A v. Robert Juarez 24CV002073
MOTION TO VACATE DISMISSAL AND ENTER JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO STIPULATION
TENTATIVE RULING: The motion is GRANTED. The Court will sign the Proposed Order and Proposed Judgment.
The moving party fails to include, in the notice of this motion, the current version of the Tentative Ruling notice required by Local Rule 2.9, effective 1/1/26. The current version allows a party or counsel to request a hearing by calling the Court or emailing the Court, at JudicialReception2@napa.courts.ca.gov and providing specified information set out in Local Rule 2.9. The moving party is therefore directed to immediately provide, by telephone call AND email, the current Tentative Ruling notice explicitly required by Local Rule 2.9 to opposing party/ies forthwith.
The requirements for requesting oral argument under Local Rule 2.9 remain in effect. However, the Court may grant belated requests for oral argument or continuance of hearing, made by any party who represents it did not timely receive the required notice, regardless of whether or not moving party is present at the hearing.
Plaintiff Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. move, pursuant to California Code of Civil procedure 664.6, to vacate the dismissal and enter Judgment pursuant to the Parties’ Stipulation.
The Court finds good cause for entering judgment based on the Parties’ stipulated settlement, filed February 7, 2025, this Court’s Order of February 14, 2025, and the Declaration of Edgar B. Lopez filed in support of the instant motion (Lopez Decl.). (See Hines v. Lukes (2008) 167 Cal.App.4th 1174, 1183 [entering appealable judgment on trial court order, entered after dismissal, that finally determined the rights of the parties in the action].) No opposition appears in the Court’s file.
Pamela J. Koussa v. Bill N. McCulloch 25CV002562
MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL
TENTATIVE RULING: The Motion is GRANTED.
In The Matter of Samantha SanFilippo 26CV000714
PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
TENTATIVE RULING: An Amended Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (OSC) was entered in this matter on June 05, 2026. Petitioner is required to publish the OSC in the manner set forth in Code of Civil Procedure, section 1277. However, there is no proof of publication (POP) in the Court’s file. If one is filed before the hearing, the petition will be GRANTED without need for appearance.
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If no proof of publication is filed, the matter will be CONTINUED to August 04, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. A to provide any publisher time to file the POP.
In The Matter of Ellenor Kathleen Braddon Harkin 26CV000747
PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
APPEARANCE REQUIRED.
The Proof of Publication in the Court’s file (POP) shows that only one name was published: Ellenor Kathleen Braddon Harkin. Thus, the Court is authorized to change the name Ellenor Kathleen Braddon Harkin to Ellenor Kathleen McHarrie.
This matter came on originally for hearing on June 2, 2026. Petitioner appeared and informed the Court that she would like her new name to contain a hyphen. The Court noted that it could not do so based on the POP and continued the matter to permit Petitioner to re-publish. Republication requires Petitioner to obtain a new Order to Show Cause. However, neither a new Order to Show Cause, nor a new POP appear in the Court’s file.
Petitioner is, therefore, directed to appear to inform the Court as to how she would like to proceed. Petitioner is also encouraged to consult with the Court’s Self-Help Center, located on the lower level of the Historic Courthouse at 825 Brown Street, for assistance with the matter.
In the Matter of Sara Perez 26CV001110
PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
TENTATIVE RULING: An Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (OSC) was entered in this matter on May 27, 2026. Petitioner is required to publish the OSC in the manner set forth in Code of Civil Procedure, section 1277. However, there is no proof of publication (POP) in the Court’s file. If one is filed before the hearing, the petition will be GRANTED without need for appearance.
If no proof of publication is filed, the matter will be CONTINUED to August 04, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. A to provide any publisher time to file the POP.
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