Santa Barbara County Tentative Rulings
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.
- Matter of Katherine Mitchell Special Needs Trust1166831 · Colleen Sterne · Accounting 26th AccountAppearances are requiredJul 9, 2026
- Kathleen M Ireland et al vs Jason Winters et al26CV01565 · Colleen Sterne · Case Management ConferenceAppearances are required to update the court.Jul 9, 2026
- Conservatorship of Chase Holden White25PR00641 · Colleen Sterne · Petition: Appoint Conservator of PersonAppearances are required to update the court.Jul 9, 2026
- Matter of Trisha Evans Trust26PR00112 · Colleen Sterne · Petition re Internal Affairs of Trust for Removal of Trustee and Trust Attorney, to Compel Full Accounting, for Surcharge and Disgorgement, for Invalidation of Waiver, and for Appointment of a Forensic Accountant as Temporary TrusteeAppearances are required to update the court.Jul 9, 2026
- Conservatorship of Andre Albert Neumann24PR00535 · Colleen Sterne · 1st Accounting & Report of ConservatorAppearances are required to update the court.Jul 9, 2026
- Matter of Marino A and Jennie C Narducci 1992 Family Trust25PR00396 · Colleen Sterne · Petition re Internal Affairs of Trust for Orders Compelling Trustee to Provide Information and AccountAppearances are required to update the court.Jul 9, 2026
- Matter of Anstead Family Survivor's A Trust26PR00085 · Colleen Sterne · Petition re Internal Affairs of Trust to Invalidate Trust Amendment for Lack of CapacityAppearances are required to update the court.Jul 9, 2026
- Matter of Sebastiano and Carole Sterpa Trust24PR00080 · Colleen Sterne · Pet re Internal Affairs of Trust for Inst to Construe and Clarify trust Instrument; Pet re Internal Affairs of Trust to Reform Trust to Comply with Testator's IntentAppearances are required to update the court.Jul 9, 2026
- Matter of Olsen and Ireland 1997 Insurance Trust26PR00122 · Colleen Sterne · Petition re Internal Affairs of Trust Against Former Co- Trustees Jason Winters, Erik Sterling, and Stephen Roseberry For Accounting; Breach of Trust/Fiduciary Duty; Recovery of Trust Funds, Damages and Fees; Financial Elder AbuseAppearances are required to update the court.Jul 9, 2026
- Matter of Peter Mainstain 1992 Trust #126PR00123 · Colleen Sterne · Petition re Internal Affairs of Trust Against Former Co- Trustees Jason Winters and Erik Sterling For Accounting and Surcharge; Breach of Trust/Fiduciary Duty and Surcharge; Recovery of Trust Funds, Damages and Fees; Financial Elder AbuseAppearances are required to update the court.Jul 9, 2026
- Matter of Jack and Nuha Haddad Family Trust26PR00133 · Colleen Sterne · Motion: Change Venue; Status HearingAppearances are required.Jul 9, 2026
- Matter of Pozzebon Gift Trust and Pozzebon Family Trust25PR00443 · Colleen Sterne · Status HearingAppearances are required to update the court.Jul 9, 2026
- Estate of Philip John Ero Franchini26PR00156 · Colleen Sterne · Petition: Probate Will & Letters TestamentaryPetition will be approved absent objection.Jul 9, 2026
- Matter of Knight Family Trust26PR00258 · Colleen Sterne · 1st & Final AccountingAppearances are required.Jul 9, 2026
- Matter of The Mary Jo Pincock-Frey Trust dated September 8 200826PR00174 · Colleen Sterne · Petition re Internal Affairs of Trust to Determine Ownership of Trust PropertyAbsent objection, this Petition will be approved.Jul 9, 2026
- Matter of Joan Churchill Trust26PR00210 · Colleen Sterne · Petition re Internal Affairs of Trust for Instructions Concerning Withholding Pecuniary Bequest; Authorizing Reserve of Funds Pending Determination of Beneficiary's EntitlementAbsent objection, this Petition will be approved.Jul 9, 2026
- Conservatorship of Giovanni Rios Charco26PR00256 · Colleen Sterne · Petition: Appoint Conservator - Person and Estate Limited ConservatorAppearances are required.Jul 9, 2026
- Conservatorship of David M LouisSB183217 · Colleen Sterne · Status Hearing re: Transfer to Ventura CountyMatter off calendar.Jul 9, 2026
- In the Matter of Conservatorship of Sergio Cabrera1393137 · Denise M. Hippach · Fourth Accounting and Report of Successor ConservatorAccounting requiredJul 8, 2026
- In the Matter of Conservatorship of Suzanne Asselstine17PR00035 · Denise M. Hippach · 5th Accounting and ReportAccounting requiredJul 8, 2026
- In the Matter of Anthony Martinez Espinoza26PR00255 · Denise M. Hippach · Minor's CompromiseAppearances required; deficiencies in petitionJul 8, 2026
- In the Matter of Conservatorship of Barbara Jeanette Osborne-Sutcliffe26PR00248 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Conservatorship of the PersonAppearances requiredJul 8, 2026
- In the Matter of Guardianship of Jose De Jesus Sanchez26PR00250 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition to Appoint Guardian of the PersonAppearances requiredJul 8, 2026
- In the Matter of Estate of Janice Jones26PR00260 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition to Determine Succession to Primary ResidenceDeficiencies in petition documentationJul 8, 2026
- Sergio Flores vs General Motors LLC25CV00425 · Denise M. Hippach · Motion for Attorney FeesCONTINUEDJul 8, 2026
- Julio Zepeda vs Donahue Truck Center LLC et al25CV05251 · Denise M. Hippach · Motion to Compel ArbitrationCONTINUEDJul 8, 2026
- Gity Supervizer vs Dignity Health et al25CV07298 · Denise M. Hippach · Motion to Strike; Demurrer; Case Management ConferenceCONTINUEDJul 8, 2026
- LVNV Funding LLC vs Gloria Maceda24CV02642 · Thomas Anderle · Motion to VacateDENIEDJul 8, 2026
- Belladiem Bookin v. Eric Torbet, et al25CV02153 · Thomas Anderle · Defendant Eric Torbet's Motion to Compel Further Discovery ResponsesGRANTED in part, DENIED in partJul 8, 2026
- Friends of the Carpinteria Salt Marsh vs California Coastal Commission25CV03560 · Thomas Anderle · Hearing re Administrative RecordCONTINUEDJul 8, 2026
- Conservatorship of Barbara Jeanette Osborne-Sutcliffe26PR00248 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Conservatorship of the PersonCONTINUEDJul 8, 2026
- Guardianship of Jose De Jesus Sanchez26PR00250 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition to Appoint Guardian of the PersonCONTINUEDJul 8, 2026
- Estate of Janice Jones26PR00260 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition to Determine Succession to Primary ResidenceCONTINUEDJul 8, 2026
- Julio Zepeda v. Donahue Truck Center LLC et al25CV05251 · Denise M. Hippach · Motion to Compel ArbitrationSEE MEDIAJul 8, 2026
- Conservatorship of Suzanne Asselstine17PR00035 · Denise M. Hippach · 5th Accounting and ReportCONTINUEDJul 8, 2026
- Sergio Flores vs General Motors LLC25CV00425 · Denise M. Hippach · Motion for Attorney FeesPENDINGJul 8, 2026
- Conservatorship of Suzanne Asselstine17PR00035 · Denise M. Hippach · 5th Accounting and ReportCONTINUEDJul 8, 2026
- Matter of Anthony Martinez Espinoza26PR00255 · Denise M. Hippach · Minor's CompromiseCONTINUEDJul 8, 2026
- Estate of Janice Jones26PR00260 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition to Determine Succession to Primary ResidenceCONTINUEDJul 8, 2026
- Conservatorship of Sergio Cabrera1393137 · Denise M. Hippach · Fourth Accounting and Report of Successor ConservatorCONTINUEDJul 8, 2026
- Julio Zepeda vs Donahue Truck Center LLC et al25CV05251 · Denise M. Hippach · Motion to Compel ArbitrationPENDINGJul 8, 2026
- Gity Supervizer vs Dignity Health et al25CV07298 · Denise M. Hippach · Motion to Strike; Demurrer; Case Management ConferencePENDINGJul 8, 2026
- Conservatorship of Barbara Jeanette Osborne-Sutcliffe26PR00248 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition for Conservatorship of the PersonCONTINUEDJul 8, 2026
- Guardianship of Jose De Jesus Sanchez26PR00250 · Denise M. Hippach · Petition to Appoint Guardian of the PersonCONTINUEDJul 8, 2026
- Richard Dawson, et al. v. City of Carpinteria25CV07624 · Thomas Anderle · Motion for Preference in Trial SettingDENIEDJul 8, 2026
- Conservatorship of Sergio Cabrera1393137 · Denise M. Hippach · Fourth Accounting and Report of Successor ConservatorCONTINUEDJul 8, 2026
- Sergio Flores v. General Motors LLC25CV00425 · Denise M. Hippach · Motion for Attorney FeesSEE MEDIAJul 8, 2026
- Gity Supervizer v. Dignity Health et al25CV07298 · Denise M. Hippach · Motion to Strike; Demurrer; Case Management ConferenceSEE MEDIAJul 8, 2026
- Matter of Anthony Martinez Espinoza26PR00255 · Denise M. Hippach · Minor's CompromiseCONTINUEDJul 8, 2026
- LVNV Funding LLC vs Gloria Maceda24CV02642 · Thomas Anderle · Motion to VacateDENIEDJul 8, 2026