Santa Barbara County Tentative Rulings

Name: California Superior Court Tentative Rulings
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Every tentative ruling DecisionDepot has indexed from the Santa Barbara County Superior Court — 4,507 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.

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Gloria Scozzari vs City of Santa Maria et al
24CV05549 · Denise M. Hippach · Motion for Trial Preference
Not detailedJul 22, 2026
Estate of Zoy Hann Jr
25PR00052 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Final Distribution
GRANTEDJul 22, 2026
Irma Pineda et al vs Andres Perez et al
25CV01394 · Denise M. Hippach · Motion to Stay
Not detailedJul 22, 2026
Matter of The David & Doris Sola Trust
26PR00275 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition to Determine Claim to Property
CONTINUEDJul 22, 2026
Estate of Stephen James Mitchell
25PR00112 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Final Distribution
GRANTEDJul 22, 2026
Estate of Mary Jessie Aguilera
25PR00170 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Final Distribution
GRANTEDJul 22, 2026
Matter of The Kiger Family Trust
26PR00277 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition to Appoint Successor Trustee
Proof of Service requiredJul 22, 2026
Guardianship of Auden M Valadez
26PR00204 · Denise M. Hippach · Review of Receipt and Acknowledgement
Missing MC-356, possible sanctionsJul 22, 2026
Estate of Stephen James Mitchell
25PR00112 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Final Distribution
GRANTEDJul 22, 2026
Estate of Vera M Williams
24PR00685 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Final Distribution
Order requires correctionJul 22, 2026
Estate of Zoy Hann Jr
25PR00052 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Final Distribution
GRANTEDJul 22, 2026
Estate of Mary Jessie Aguilera
25PR00170 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Final Distribution
GRANTEDJul 22, 2026
Conservatorship of Ruth Ann Whitaker
26PR00217 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Conservatorship of the Person and Estate
Evidentiary hearing required due to objectionJul 22, 2026
Matter of The David & Doris Sola Trust
26PR00275 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition to Determine Claim to Property
Objectors to file written responseJul 22, 2026
Oscar Chavez, et al. vs. Ampersand Publishing, LLC, et al.
19CV05379 · Thomas Anderle · Motion to Compel Deposition
CONTINUEDJul 22, 2026
William Bowen v. The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company
24CV05757 · Thomas Anderle · Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement
GRANTEDJul 22, 2026
Laurel Creek LP v. Travelers Property Casualty Co. of Am.
25CV02730 · Thomas Anderle · Motion for Leave to file 2AC.
GRANTEDJul 22, 2026
William Bowen v. The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company
24CV05757 · Thomas Anderle · Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement
GRANTEDJul 22, 2026
Oscar Chavez, et al. vs. Ampersand Publishing, LLC, et al.
19CV05379 · Thomas Anderle · Motion to Compel Deposition
CONTINUEDJul 22, 2026
Laurel Creek LP v. Travelers Property Casualty Co. of Am.
25CV02730 · Thomas Anderle · Motion for Leave to file 2AC
GRANTEDJul 22, 2026
Marian Jean v. James Michael McCoy, et al.
26CV01574 · Thomas Anderle · 1. Demurrer; 2. Motion to Strike
OVERRULED in part, GRANTED in partJul 22, 2026
Marian Jean v. James Michael McCoy, et al.
26CV01574 · Thomas Anderle · 1. Demurrer of Defendants; 2. Motion to Strike of Defendants
OVERRULEDJul 22, 2026
Oscar Chavez, et al. vs. Ampersand Publishing, LLC, et al.
19CV05379 · Thomas Anderle · Motion to Compel Deposition
CONTINUEDJul 22, 2026
Irma Pineda et al vs Andres Perez et al
25CV01394 · Denise M. Hippach · Motion to Stay
See /media/2167Jul 22, 2026
Estate of Stephen James Mitchell
25PR00112 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Final Distribution
GRANTEDJul 22, 2026
Gloria Scozzari vs City of Santa Maria et al
24CV05549 · Denise M. Hippach · Motion for Trial Preference
See /media/2165Jul 22, 2026
William Bowen v. The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company
24CV05757 · Thomas Anderle · Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement
GRANTEDJul 22, 2026
Antonio Zaranda Salinas vs Juana Velazquez Moreno et al
24CV00357 · Denise M. Hippach · Motion to Terminate Sanctions
See /media/2166Jul 22, 2026
Laurel Creek LP v. Travelers Property Casualty Co. of Am.
25CV02730 · Thomas Anderle · Motion for Leave to file 2AC
GRANTEDJul 22, 2026
Matter of The Kiger Family Trust
26PR00277 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition to Appoint Successor Trustee
CONTINUEDJul 22, 2026
Guardianship of Auden M Valadez
26PR00204 · Denise M. Hippach · Review of Receipt and Acknowledgement
CONTINUEDJul 22, 2026
Conservatorship of Ruth Ann Whitaker
26PR00217 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Conservatorship of the Person and Estate
CONTINUEDJul 22, 2026
Oscar Chavez, et al. vs. Ampersand Publishing, LLC, et al.
19CV05379 · Thomas Anderle · Motion to Compel Deposition
CONTINUEDJul 22, 2026
Laurel Creek LP v. Travelers Property Casualty Co. of Am.
25CV02730 · Thomas Anderle · Motion for Leave to file 2AC.
GRANTEDJul 22, 2026
Marian Jean v. James Michael McCoy, et al.
26CV01574 · Thomas Anderle · 1. Demurrer; 2. Motion to Strike
OVERRULED, GRANTED in partJul 22, 2026
William Bowen v. The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company
24CV05757 · Thomas Anderle · Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement
GRANTEDJul 22, 2026
Oscar Chavez, et al. vs. Ampersand Publishing, LLC, et al.
19CV05379 · Thomas Anderle · Motion to Compel Deposition
CONTINUEDJul 22, 2026
William Bowen v. The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company
24CV05757 · Thomas Anderle · Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement
GRANTEDJul 22, 2026
Laurel Creek LP v. Travelers Property Casualty Co. of Am.
25CV02730 · Thomas Anderle · Motion for Leave to file 2AC
GRANTEDJul 22, 2026
Marian Jean v. James Michael McCoy, et al.
26CV01574 · Thomas Anderle · 1. Demurrer; 2. Motion to Strike
OVERRULED in part, GRANTED in partJul 22, 2026
Estate of Ronette Ledune
26PR00280 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Letters of Administration
Deficiencies found; may be continuedJul 21, 2026
Laurie Ramirez vs Santa Maria Joint Union High School
23CV03871 · James F. Rigali · Motion for Summary Judgment
Jul 21, 2026
Jose Rodriguez vs Ramco Enterprises LP et al
26CV01407 · James F. Rigali · Motion to Compel
CONTINUEDJul 21, 2026
Estate of Ronette Ledune
26PR00280 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Letters of Administration
Appearances required; if deficiencies not cured, matter continued.Jul 21, 2026
Laurie Ramirez vs Santa Maria Joint Union High School
23CV03871 · James F. Rigali · Motion for Summary Judgment
CONTINUEDJul 21, 2026
Jose Rodriguez vs Ramco Enterprises LP et al
26CV01407 · James F. Rigali · Motion to Compel
CONTINUEDJul 21, 2026
Estate of Ronette Ledune
26PR00280 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Letters of Administration
CONTINUEDJul 21, 2026
Jose Rodriguez vs Ramco Enterprises LP et al
26CV01407 · James F. Rigali · Motion to Compel
Motion continued.Jul 21, 2026
Laurie Ramirez vs Santa Maria Joint Union High School
23CV03871 · James F. Rigali · Motion for Summary Judgment
See /media/2164Jul 21, 2026
Estate of Ronette Ledune
26PR00280 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Letters of Administration
Appearances required; various deficiencies.Jul 21, 2026