Santa Barbara County 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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Conservatorship of Joyce Jensen Crebbs
SB120832 · Colleen Sterne · Review: Investigator's Report
Absent objection, the matter will be approved.Jul 16, 2026
Conservatorship of Daniel Anthony
SB198774 · Colleen Sterne · Review: Investigator's Report
Absent objection, the matter will be approved.Jul 16, 2026
Wells Fargo Bank NA v Maria G Romero
24CV00958 · Jed Beebe · Motion: Judgment on the Pleadings
See tentative ruling onlineJul 16, 2026
Wells Fargo Bank NA v Maria G Romero
24CV00958 · Jed Beebe · Motion: Judgment on the Pleadings
Tentative ruling linked to media/2158Jul 16, 2026
Wells Fargo Bank NA v Maria G Romero
24CV00958 · Jed Beebe · Motion: Judgment on the Pleadings
Not statedJul 16, 2026
In the Matter of Estate of Efren Gonzales
24PR00286 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Final Distribution
Appearances requiredJul 15, 2026
In the Matter of Renata Guendulay
25PR00335 · Denise M. Hippach · Review Proof of Deposit in Blocked Account
Appearances requiredJul 15, 2026
In the Matter of Miguel Guendulay
25PR00336 · Denise M. Hippach · Review Proof of Deposit in Blocked Account
Appearances requiredJul 15, 2026
In the Matter of Conservatorship of Elizabeth Anne Garvin
25PR00487 · Denise M. Hippach · Court Investigator's Initial Review; Conservatorship Compliance Hearing
Appearances required; deficiencies in documentationJul 15, 2026
In the Matter of Estate of James R Kotaska
26PR00025 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary
Appearances required; will denied admissionJul 15, 2026
In the Matter of Conservatorship of Kimberly E Larsh
SB227838 · Denise M. Hippach · 14th Accounting and Report of Conservator
Appearances requiredJul 15, 2026
Division of Labor Standards Enforcement vs Save Mart Supermarkets et al
21CV03151 · Denise M. Hippach · Motion for Judgment on Pleadings; Motion to Compel
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
In the Matter of Estate of Efren Gonzales
24PR00286 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Final Distribution
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
In the Matter of Renata Guendulay
25PR00335 · Denise M. Hippach · Review Proof of Deposit in Blocked Account
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
In the Matter of Miguel Guendulay
25PR00336 · Denise M. Hippach · Review Proof of Deposit in Blocked Account
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
In the Matter of Conservatorship of Elizabeth Anne Garvin
25PR00487 · Denise M. Hippach · Court Investigator's Initial Review; Conservatorship Compliance Hearing
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
In the Matter of Estate of Donna Lea Dahlquist
25PR00572 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Final Distribution
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
In the Matter of Estate of James R Kotaska
26PR00025 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
In the Matter of Conservatorship of Kimberly E Larsh
SB227838 · Denise M. Hippach · 14th Accounting and Report of Conservator
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
Matter of Howard Ibsen 2018 Trust
23PR00138 · Timothy Staffel · Case Management Conference
Appearances required.Jul 15, 2026
Matter of Howard Ibsen 2018 Trust
23PR00138 · Timothy Staffel · Case Management Conference
APPEARANCE REQUIREDJul 15, 2026
Graciela Cisneros de Porras v Santiago Charco Sanchez et al
24CV04992 · Thomas Anderle · Motion re Consolidation
DENIEDJul 15, 2026
Santa Barbara County Coalition for Responsible Cannabis, et al., v. Ceres Farms, LLC, et al
23CV03885 · Thomas Anderle · Motion of Defendant Valley Crest Farms, LLC, for Protective Order Regarding Inspection of Facility
GRANTED in part, DENIED in partJul 15, 2026
Maria Gonzalez, as guardian ad litem for Jacob Garcia v. Antonio Haro and Diana Haro
24CV02918 · Thomas Anderle · Petition for Approval of Compromise of Claim of Jacob Garcia
GRANTED as modifiedJul 15, 2026
Matter of Howard Ibsen 2018 Trust
23PR00138 · Timothy Staffel · Case Management Conference
Appearances requiredJul 15, 2026
Conservatorship of Kimberly E Larsh
SB227838 · Denise M. Hippach · 14th Accounting and Report of Conservator
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
Matter of Howard Ibsen 2018 Trust
23PR00138 · Timothy Staffel · Case Management Conference
Appearances requiredJul 15, 2026
Estate of Efren Gonzales
24PR00286 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Final Distribution
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
Matter of Renata Guendulay
25PR00335 · Denise M. Hippach · Review Proof of Deposit in Blocked Account
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
Estate of James R Kotaska
26PR00025 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary
DENIEDJul 15, 2026
Matter of Miguel Guendulay
25PR00336 · Denise M. Hippach · Review Proof of Deposit in Blocked Account
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
Conservatorship of Elizabeth Anne Garvin
25PR00487 · Denise M. Hippach · Court Investigator's Initial Review; Conservatorship Compliance Hearing
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
Matter of Miguel Guendulay
25PR00336 · Denise M. Hippach · Review Proof of Deposit in Blocked Account
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
Estate of Efren Gonzales
24PR00286 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Final Distribution
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
Matter of Renata Guendulay
25PR00335 · Denise M. Hippach · Review Proof of Deposit in Blocked Account
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
Conservatorship of Elizabeth Anne Garvin
25PR00487 · Denise M. Hippach · Court Investigator's Initial Review; Conservatorship Compliance Hearing
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
Conservatorship of Kimberly E Larsh
SB227838 · Denise M. Hippach · 14th Accounting and Report of Conservator
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
Jason Jeremy Carter v Santiago Charco et al
26CV00402 · Thomas Anderle · Motion re Consolidation
DENIEDJul 15, 2026
Maria Gonzalez, as guardian ad litem for Jacob Garcia v. Antonio Haro and Diana Haro
24CV02918 · Thomas Anderle · Plaintiffs' Petition for Approval of Compromise of Claim of Jacob Garcia, a Minor
GRANTEDJul 15, 2026
Santa Barbara County Coalition for Responsible Cannabis, et al., v. Ceres Farms, LLC, et al.
23CV03885 · Thomas Anderle · Motion of Defendant Valley Crest Farms, LLC, for Protective Order Regarding Inspection of Facility
GRANTED in partJul 15, 2026
Graciela Cisneros de Porras v Santiago Charco Sanchez et al
24CV04992 · Thomas Anderle · Motion re Consolidation
DENIEDJul 15, 2026
Jose A. Rodriguez, et al. v. Francisco Espinosa, et al
25CV05664 · Thomas Anderle · Defendant Ricardo Guerrero's Motion to Set Aside Default and Default Judgment
GRANTEDJul 15, 2026
Matter of Howard Ibsen 2018 Trust
23PR00138 · Timothy Staffel · Case Management Conference
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
Division of Labor Standards Enforcement vs Save Mart Supermarkets et al
21CV03151 · Denise M. Hippach · Motion for Judgment on Pleadings; Motion to Compel
See /media/2163Jul 15, 2026
Matter of Renata Guendulay
25PR00335 · Denise M. Hippach · Review Proof of Deposit in Blocked Account
Appearances required.Jul 15, 2026
Estate of Efren Gonzales
24PR00286 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Final Distribution
Court should sign order if fees waived.Jul 15, 2026
Estate of Donna Lea Dahlquist
25PR00572 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Final Distribution
Deficiencies must be cured.Jul 15, 2026
Matter of Miguel Guendulay
25PR00336 · Denise M. Hippach · Review Proof of Deposit in Blocked Account
Appearances required.Jul 15, 2026
Estate of James R Kotaska
26PR00025 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary
Deny probate; appoint administrator.Jul 15, 2026
Conservatorship of Elizabeth Anne Garvin
25PR00487 · Denise M. Hippach · Court Investigator's Initial Review; Conservatorship Compliance Hearing
Appearances required.Jul 15, 2026