In the Matter of Bella Perez

GUARDIANSHIP OF BELLA PEREZ CASE NUMBER: 26PG-0033470 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 hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of the Person and Estate. Although it does not appear that a Petition of Guardian of the Estate is necessary. The Petition was filed by the minor’s aunt and uncle, Vania and Jacob Wright. Letters of Temporary Guardianship issued on July 9, 2026, and are set to expire today unless further extended.

The minor, mother, and father have consented to the guardianship and waived notice. The Court notes proof of service has been filed for Martha Pena and Lillian Morales, however it is unclear how these parties are related to the minor. There is no proof of service of the Notice of Hearing and Petition for the maternal and paternal grandparents and insufficient information has been provided to permit the Court to dispense with notice to these parties. All grandparents may be served by mail. Prob. Code § 1511(c). Alternatively, the grandparents can sign a consent and waiver of notice (GC-211, section 4), in lieu of being served.

The Court has reviewed the Court Investigator’s report filed on August 3, 2026, which recommends granting the Petition. The Court will inquire whether the child is or may be an Indian child. If Petitioner has reason to know that the child is an Indian child, they must make further inquiry to learn about the child’s Indian heritage.

This matter is continued to Monday, September 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42 for further proceedings on the Petition. The Temporary Guardianship is ORDERED to remain in effect until the continued hearing date. Petitioner is required to file and serve a new Notice of Hearing for the continued hearing date, along with a copy of the Petition, on the parties identified above. In the alternative, if Petitioner cannot serve the parties identified, the Court will require a declaration explaining in detail all efforts of Petitioner to locate and serve them and why they cannot be served, to permit the Court to dispense with notice. Warning: Failure to properly effect service or provide adequate basis to dispense with service as to the necessary parties will result in denial of the Petition. Notice is preserved. No appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.