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Fraud Alert: Scam Text Messages Claiming DMV Penalties -

We have been made aware of fraudulent text messages being sent to individuals claiming to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or the court system. These messages often state that the recipient owes penalties or fees related to traffic violations or DMV infractions and may include a link or phone number to resolve the matter. 

Take these steps to reduce the chances of falling victim to a text message scam:

  • Never respond to unsolicited or suspicious texts — If you receive a message asking for personal or financial information, do not reply.
  • Verify the source — If you are unsure, always contact the DMV through official channels.
  • Call the DMV if you have concerns — The DMV customer service team is available to help you at 800-777-0133.

Please see DMV warning about fraudulent texts: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/news-and-media/dmv-warns-of-fraudulent-te…

Jury Scam alert -

The Santa Barbara Superior Court has received complaints about individuals trying to scam members of the public by pretending to be court officers or officials. The Jury Services office of the Santa Barbara Superior Court does not call citizens to request payments for failing to appear for jury duty. California law does not permit citizens to pay a fine in lieu of jury duty. If you receive such a call simply hang up and, if the scammer persists, call your local law enforcement agency. Learn more about the recent scam warning.

Notice to Jurors:

Prospective jurors summoned for jury service can expect to receive their jury summons in postcard form. Please check your mail for a postcard with important instructions to fulfil your jury service. Visit the Jury Services page for more information.

Oscar Chavez et al vs Ampersand Publishing LLC et al

Case Number

19CV05379

Case Type

Civil Law & Motion

Hearing Date / Time

Wed, 03/20/2024 - 10:00

Nature of Proceedings

Motion: Compel Disposition

Tentative Ruling

Plaintiffs: Sarkis Sirmabekian, Kris Demirjian

Defendants: Christopher Frost, Zachary Elsea

RULING

On August 16, 2023, the Court determined that a bankruptcy filing stayed the action. The Court continued this motion to this hearing date including the order that: “The parties shall provide a status update prior to the continued hearing.”

Nothing has been filed to provide a status update.

There is no reason to believe that the bankruptcy stay has been lifted. (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.650(d) [“When a stay is vacated, is no longer in effect, or is modified, the party who filed the notice of the stay must immediately serve and file a notice of termination or modification of stay. If that party fails to do so, any other party in the action who has knowledge of the termination or modification of the stay must serve and file a notice of termination or modification of stay.”].)

The Court will continue the hearing on the motion, sua sponte, to September 18, 2024, at 10am; the stay remains in effect; the Court orders a status update to be filed by September 10, 2024.

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