Santa Barbara County Tentative Rulings
Every tentative ruling DecisionDepot has indexed from the Santa Barbara County Superior Court — 4,342 rulings, newest first. Each links to the full ruling with judge, motion type, outcome, and cited authorities. California tentative rulings are public records posted under California Rules of Court, rule 3.1308.
- In the Matter of Conservatorship of Rey Jesucristo Solano Acevedo25PR00634 · Denise M. Hippach · Conservatorship Compliance HearingGRANTEDJul 29, 2027
- In the Matter of Conservatorship of Rey Jesucristo Solano Acevedo25PR00634 · Denise M. Hippach · Conservatorship Compliance HearingCompliance achievedJul 29, 2027
- Conservatorship of Rey Jesucristo Solano Acevedo25PR00634 · Denise M. Hippach · Conservatorship Compliance HearingGRANTEDJul 29, 2027
- Conservatorship of Rey Jesucristo Solano Acevedo25PR00634 · Denise M. Hippach · Conservatorship Compliance HearingCompliance achievedJul 29, 2027
- Conservatorship of Rey Jesucristo Solano Acevedo25PR00634 · Denise M. Hippach · Conservatorship Compliance HearingGRANTEDJul 29, 2027
- Conservatorship of Rey Jesucristo Solano Acevedo25PR00634 · Denise M. Hippach · Conservatorship Compliance HearingAppearances required; documents missing.Jun 29, 2027
- Derek Casey v. Marborg Recovery, LP, et al24CV02182 · Donna D. Geck · Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class SettlementGRANTEDSep 4, 2026
- RUTH NAREZ V. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, ET AL.25CV03681 · Donna D. Geck · Motions to Compel (4)GRANTEDSep 4, 2026
- Kenan Done, et al. v. Classic Properties SB, Inc., et al.25CV06263 · Donna D. Geck · Petition of Umay Alizada Done for Approval of Compromise of Claim or Action or Disposition of Proceeds of Judgment for Minor or Person with a DisabilityContinuedSep 4, 2026
- Edward Delava, et al. v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., et al25CV04906 · Donna D. Geck · Mtn for Order that the Truth of the Matters in RFA, Set 1, served on E.Delava, be Deemed Admitted; Req for Monetary Sanctions; Mtn for Order that the Truth of the Matters in RFA, Set 1, served on A.Greeenspan, be Deemed Admitted, etc; Mtns to Compel (6)GRANTEDSep 4, 2026
- Brian M. Metcalf v. Alison E. Chase26CV01566 · Donna D. Geck · 1) Demurrer to Verified Complaint; 2) Defendant's Motion To File Portions of Demurrer and Exhibits Under Seal; 3) Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories Set One And For Sanctions; 4) Plaintiff's Motion to CompeMixedSep 4, 2026
- Manuel Nunez, et al. v. Jose Luis Esparza25CV06117 · Donna D. Geck · Motion to Set Aside Entry of DefaultGRANTEDSep 4, 2026
- BPF Acquisition Co Series 7, LLC v. VS Mass SMART TPD 1, LLC26CV01974 · Donna D. Geck · Petition to Confirm Arbitration AwardContinuedSep 4, 2026
- Conservatorship of Ourania Topakas26PR00206 · Colleen Sterne · Petition: Appoint Conservator of EstateContinued to 9/3/26; off calendar for 7/30/26.Sep 3, 2026
- Matter of Ourania Topakas Revocable Trust25PR00552 · Colleen Sterne · Pet re Internal Affairs of TrustContinued to 9/3/26; off calendar for 7/30/26.Sep 3, 2026
- Conservatorship of Julie Westerfield24PR00353 · Thomas Anderle · Petition for Substituted Judgment and Instructing Conservator to Take Proposed ActionGRANTEDSep 2, 2026
- The Mission LLC vs The City of Santa Barbara25CV03180 · Thomas Anderle · Motion: Judgment on the PleadingsCONTINUEDSep 2, 2026
- Anthony Ornano v. Coastal Dispensary, LLC26CV02042 · Thomas Anderle · 1. Defendant's Demurrer; 2. Motion to StrikeSUSTAINED in part, GRANTED in partSep 2, 2026
- The Mission LLC vs The City of Santa Barbara25CV03180 · Thomas Anderle · Motion: Judgment on the PleadingsCONTINUEDSep 2, 2026
- Conservatorship of Julie Westerfield24PR00353 · Thomas Anderle · Petition for Substituted Judgment and Instructing Conservator to Take Proposed ActionGRANTEDSep 2, 2026
- Anthony Ornano v. Coastal Dispensary, LLC26CV02042 · Thomas Anderle · 1. Defendant's Demurrer; 2. Motion to StrikeSUSTAINED in part, GRANTED in partSep 2, 2026
- Estate of Joan Rae Hunt23PR00586 · James F. Rigali · Final DistributionAppearances requiredSep 1, 2026
- Matter of the Stuart G Winslow Trust26PR00358 · James F. Rigali · Petition to Determine Claim to PropertySupplement requiredSep 1, 2026
- Estate of Joan Rae Hunt23PR00586 · James F. Rigali · Final DistributionAppearances requiredSep 1, 2026
- Jose Rodriguez vs Ramco Enterprises LP et al26CV01407 · James F. Rigali · Motion to Compel ArbitrationRefer to media/2185Sep 1, 2026
- Matter of Opie James Lopez21PR00410 · James F. Rigali · Review of Acknowledgement & ReceiptCompliance achievedSep 1, 2026
- Matter of Olivia Lopez23PR00596 · James F. Rigali · OSC re: SanctionsCompliance achievedSep 1, 2026
- Guardianship of Bassam R Rifai et al24PR00540 · James F. Rigali · First Accounting and Report of GuardianAppearances required; deficiencies notedSep 1, 2026
- Estate of Louise C Hernandez25PR00563 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Final DistributionSupplement requiredSep 1, 2026
- Conservatorship of Nicolas Filemon Meza25PR00400 · James F. Rigali · 1. Conservatorship Compliance Hearing 2. Court Investigator's Initial ReviewAppearances requiredSep 1, 2026
- Conservatorship of Jovani Virgilio Martinez Lopez26PR00038 · James F. Rigali · Conservatorship Compliance HearingCompliance achievedSep 1, 2026
- Guardianship of Matteo Alexander Wilson26PR00405 · James F. Rigali · Petition to Appoint Temp. Guardian of PersonAppearances requiredSep 1, 2026
- Matter of Michael Andrade Mejia26PR00352 · James F. Rigali · Minor's CompromiseAppearances requiredSep 1, 2026
- Estate of Larry Drake26PR00356 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Letters of AdministrationApprovedSep 1, 2026
- Conservatorship of Wayne O Evenson22PR00263 · James F. Rigali · First Account and Report of Successor ConservatorSupplement requiredSep 1, 2026
- Matter of Opie James Lopez21PR00410 · James F. Rigali · Review of Acknowledgement & ReceiptCompliance achievedSep 1, 2026
- Matter of Olivia Lopez23PR00596 · James F. Rigali · OSC re: SanctionsCompliance achievedSep 1, 2026
- Estate of Joan Rae Hunt23PR00586 · James F. Rigali · Final DistributionAccounting requiredSep 1, 2026
- Conservatorship of Nicolas Filemon Meza25PR00400 · James F. Rigali · Conservatorship Compliance Hearing; Court Investigator's Initial ReviewDocuments missing; failure to cure may lead to removalSep 1, 2026
- Conservatorship of Jovani Virgilio Martinez Lopez26PR00038 · James F. Rigali · Conservatorship Compliance HearingCompliance achievedSep 1, 2026
- Guardianship of Bassam R Rifai et al24PR00540 · James F. Rigali · First Accounting and Report of GuardianSupplement requiredSep 1, 2026
- Estate of Louise C Hernandez25PR00563 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Final DistributionGRANTEDSep 1, 2026
- Jose Rodriguez vs Ramco Enterprises LP et al26CV01407 · James F. Rigali · Motion to Compel ArbitrationSee documentSep 1, 2026
- Guardianship of Aiden Soto26PR00389 · James F. Rigali · Petition: Appoint Temporary Guardian of PersonAppearance required; proof of service neededSep 1, 2026
- Estate of Larry Drake26PR00356 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Letters of AdministrationGRANTEDSep 1, 2026
- Matter of Michael Andrade Mejia26PR00352 · James F. Rigali · Minor's CompromiseAppearance requiredSep 1, 2026
- Matter of the Stuart G Winslow Trust26PR00358 · James F. Rigali · Petition to Determine Claim to PropertyAppearance requiredSep 1, 2026
- Guardianship of Matteo Alexander Wilson26PR00405 · James F. Rigali · Petition to Appoint Temp. Guardian of PersonAppearance required; proof of service neededSep 1, 2026
- Matter of Opie James Lopez21PR00410 · James F. Rigali · Review of Acknowledgement & ReceiptCompliance achievedSep 1, 2026
- Matter of Olivia Lopez23PR00596 · James F. Rigali · OSC re: SanctionsCompliance achievedSep 1, 2026