Petition for Appointment of Guardian
CASE NUMBER: 26PG-0033332 Disclosure Re: guardianship cases involving Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency-Judge Wood discloses that her step-daughter, Erinn Watts, is the Administrative Branch Director of the Health and Human Services Agency. In that position, Judge Wood’s step-daughter does not have any involvement in the investigation, management, prosecution or defense of guardianship cases. However, the Court makes this disclosure of an employment relationship between an investigating agency and the Court’s first degree relative as required by California Code of Judicial Ethics.
This matter is on calendar for further proceedings on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of the Persons filed by the minors’ non-relative caregivers Kevin Arias and Syan Joiner and status of service of the Petition.
A valid proof of service for each minor’s father has still not been served and insufficient information has been provided to permit the Court to dispense with notice. An objection has been filed by the Yurok Tribe. At the last hearing, the Court vacated the temporary orders and ordered the minor children returned to the care of Ms. Angelina Nelson. The Court notes a competing petition has not been filed by Ms. Nelson. Considering Petitioners’ failure to file and serve the documents necessary to move forward, the Petition is DENIED without prejudice.
In light of the allegations stated in the Petition and investigation report, the Court will refer this matter to Children’s Services. The matter is continued to Monday, August 31, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42 for status of referral to Children’s Services. No appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.
GUARDIANSHIP OF MAKAYLA LINDSTROM
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