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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.

Sandoval v. County of Santa Barbara

Case Number

24CV04379

Case Type

Civil Law & Motion

Hearing Date / Time

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 10:00

Nature of Proceedings

Motion to Compel

Tentative Ruling

For PLAINTIFF: Stephen M. Sanders, Jeff G. Coyner.

For POLODONKEY, LLC: Jeff F. Tchakarov, Todd A. Amspoker.

For COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA: Rachel Van Mullem, Amber Holderness, Valerie A. Janiel.

For CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION: Rob Bonta, Norma N. Franklin, Thomas P. Kinzinger.

RULING

This is a motion filed on March 20, 2025, by Petitioner Diana Sandoval, trustee of the Sandoval Quiel Revocable Living Trust, for an order compelling Respondents County of Santa Barbara, Department of Planning & Development, County of Santa Barbara Board of Building Appeals, and/or California Coastal Commission to produce the agencies’ CEQA administrative records, for the setting of a CEQA settlement hearing, and to provide a list of responsible agencies under Public Resources Code sections 21167.8, and 21167.6.5.

On May 28, 2025, the Court sustained the demurrers of the California Coastal Commission, County of Santa Barbara, Department of Planning & Development, and County of Santa Barbara Board of Building Appeals without leave to amend as to the first and second causes of action of plaintiff’s second amended petition and complaint (SAP). The first and second causes of action are petitions for writs of traditional and administrative mandate including the claims under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Pub. Resources Code, § 21000 et seq.). (SAP, ¶¶ 68-80, 99-138.) Insofar as this motion seeks to compel these parties to produce an administrative record to proceed with the CEQA claims, this motion is moot.

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