GUARDIANSHIP OF ELLA STEWART

CASE NUMBER: CVPG21-0031042 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 Termination of Guardianship filed by the Guardians/maternal grandparents, Gayland and Renee Metz. The mother, father, and paternal grandparents have consented to termination and waived notice. The matter has been properly noticed. No objections have been raised. A request for continuance has been received from the Court Investigator stating additional time is needed to complete the investigation and report. The matter is continued to Monday, June 29, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42 for further proceedings on the Petition for Termination of Guardianship. No appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.