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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.

Guardianship of Lily Sophia Homan

Case Number

25PR00314

Case Type

Guardianship

Hearing Date / Time

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 08:30

Nature of Proceedings

Petition to Appoint Temp. Guardian of Person

Tentative Ruling

Probate Notes:

Appearances required.  The following must be submitted:

Proof of Personal Service. Proof of timely personal service of the notice of hearing and a copy of the petition (Prob. Code, § 1511) on parents of the proposed ward, OR Consent to Appointment of Guardian and Waiver of Notice (Judicial Council form GC-211) OR adequately supported request to dispense with notice (CRC 7.52; see Local Court form SC-6014).

Notice to Blackfeet Tribe.  Petitioners report that the child has Indian ancestry. The report states that the Proposed Ward “is or may be a member of or eligible for membership in” the Blackfeet Indian tribe of Montana.

Under California Rules of Court, rule 7.1015(c), if it is known or there is a reason to know that an Indian child is involved in a guardianship proceeding, “the petitioner and the court must notify the child’s parents or legal guardian and Indian custodian, and the Indian child’s tribe, of the pending proceeding and the right of the tribe to intervene.”

The Indian Child Welfare Act requires that the Indian child's tribe receive notice of the proceedings if the court knows or has reason to know that an Indian child is involved, and if the identity or location of the tribe cannot be determined, such notice shall be given to the Secretary of the Interior (25 U.S.C. §§ 1912(a), 1903(11).)  Thus, it appears that notice must be provided to the Blackfeet tribe.

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