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 Kimberly E Larsh
SB227838 · Denise M. Hippach · 14th Accounting and Report of Conservator
Appearances required.Jul 15, 2026
Matter of Howard Ibsen 2018 Trust
23PR00138 · Timothy Staffel · Case Management Conference
Appearances requiredJul 15, 2026
In the Matter of Conservatorship of Kimberly E Larsh
SB227838 · Denise M. Hippach · 14th Accounting and Report of Conservator
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 James R Kotaska
26PR00025 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary
DENIEDJul 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 Estate of Donna Lea Dahlquist
25PR00572 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Final Distribution
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
Matter of Howard Ibsen 2018 Trust
23PR00138 · Timothy Staffel · Case Management Conference
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
Estate of Donna Lea Dahlquist
25PR00572 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Final Distribution
Deficiencies noted, supplemental filing requiredJul 15, 2026
Matter of Miguel Guendulay
25PR00336 · Denise M. Hippach · Review Proof of Deposit in Blocked Account
Missing MC-356, possible sanctionsJul 15, 2026
Matter of Renata Guendulay
25PR00335 · Denise M. Hippach · Review Proof of Deposit in Blocked Account
Missing MC-356, possible sanctionsJul 15, 2026
Estate of Efren Gonzales
24PR00286 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Final Distribution
Conditional approval pending waiver of extraordinary feesJul 15, 2026
Conservatorship of Elizabeth Anne Garvin
25PR00487 · Denise M. Hippach · Court Investigator's Initial Review; Conservatorship Compliance Hearing
Deficiencies found, compliance requiredJul 15, 2026
Estate of James R Kotaska
26PR00025 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary
Will denied, intestate succession found; appointment of Administrator recommendedJul 15, 2026
Conservatorship of Kimberly E Larsh
SB227838 · Denise M. Hippach · 14th Accounting and Report of Conservator
Appearance requiredJul 15, 2026
Maria Gonzalez v. Antonio Haro
24CV02918 · Thomas Anderle · Plaintiffs' Petition for Approval of Compromise of Claim of Jacob Garcia
GRANTEDJul 15, 2026
Graciela Cisneros de Porras v Santiago Charco Sanchez et al
24CV04992 · Thomas Anderle · Motion re Consolidation
DENIEDJul 15, 2026
Graciela Cisneros de Porras v Santiago Charco Sanchez et al
24CV04992 · 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 · Petition for Approval of Compromise of Claim of Jacob Garcia
GRANTED as modifiedJul 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
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
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
Matter of Howard Ibsen 2018 Trust
23PR00138 · Timothy Staffel · Case Management Conference
Appearances requiredJul 15, 2026
Graciela Cisneros de Porras v Santiago Charco Sanchez et al
24CV04992 · Thomas Anderle · Motion re Consolidation
DENIEDJul 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 · Petition for Approval of Compromise of Claim of Jacob Garcia, a Minor
GRANTEDJul 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
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
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
GRANTED as modifiedJul 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
Jason Jeremy Carter v Santiago Charco et al
26CV00402 · 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
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
Graciela Cisneros de Porras v Santiago Charco Sanchez et al
24CV04992 · Thomas Anderle · Motion re Consolidation
DENIEDJul 15, 2026
Matter of Howard Ibsen 2018 Trust
23PR00138 · Timothy Staffel · Case Management Conference
APPEARANCE REQUIREDJul 15, 2026
Matter of Howard Ibsen 2018 Trust
23PR00138 · Timothy Staffel · Case Management Conference
APPEARANCE REQUIREDJul 15, 2026
Matter of Howard Ibsen 2018 Trust
23PR00138 · Timothy Staffel · Case Management Conference
Appearances requiredJul 15, 2026
Estate of Karen Lea Holmes
26PR00266 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Letters of Administration
Deficiencies found; may be continuedJul 14, 2026
Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs Tony Larks et al
24CV05994 · James F. Rigali · Motion for Leave
See /media/2162Jul 14, 2026
Conservatorship of Liliana Gonzalez
24PR00504 · James F. Rigali · Review: First Accounting and Report if Conservator
Appearances required; discrepancies notedJul 14, 2026
Estate of Jeanne Pate
24PR00589 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Final Distribution
Appearances required; OSC re: removal of personal representativeJul 14, 2026
Edward St George vs Rafael Castillo et al
25CV07234 · James F. Rigali · Demurrer
See /media/2160Jul 14, 2026
Inez Ortiz vs American Honda Motor Co Inc
25CV05111 · James F. Rigali · 1. Motion to Strike, 2. Demurrer, 3. Motion to Compel x4
See /media/2161Jul 14, 2026
Dolores Castillo et al vs Arshia Faghan et al
25CV07414 · James F. Rigali · Motion to Set Aside
See /media/2159Jul 14, 2026
Estate of Tyler Tibben
25PR00441 · James F. Rigali · Report of Sale and Petition for Order Confirming Sale of Real Property
Appearances required; multiple procedural defectsJul 14, 2026
Conservatorship of Francisco Javier Martinez
26PR00261 · James F. Rigali · Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator
Appearances required; deficiencies in documentationJul 14, 2026