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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.

OPV Coalition et al vs Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency et al

Case Number

VENCI00555357

Case Type

Civil Law & Motion

Hearing Date / Time

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 10:00

Nature of Proceedings

Joint Motion to Update and Add Parties

Tentative Ruling

On March 17, 2025, plaintiffs OPV Coalition, et al., defendant Saticoy Properties, and certain non-parties filed their motion to: (1) substitute into the action certain entities that have acquired ownership of property previously owned by current parties to this adjudication, as is permitted by under Code of Civil Procedure section 368.5; (2) dismiss from this action, under Code of Civil Procedure section 581, subdivision (c), certain parties that no longer own land or farming operations affected by this adjudication; and (3) add certain entities as plaintiffs by way of intervention under Code of Civil Procedure sections 387, subdivision (d)(1)(A). The motion states that following a meet-and-confer process no party opposes the motion.

No party has filed opposition to the motion. On March 28, 2025, defendant Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency (FCGMA) filed a response to the motion. FCGMA expressed its concern regarding the potential future “double counting” of newly intervening operator defendants with current landowner defendants. FCGMA reports that plaintiffs have represented that they will not seek such “double counting,” and FCGMA’s non-opposition is made in reliance upon such representation. The court notes FCGMA’s response. Insofar as this “double counting” issue is not now presented as a dispute and reserving FCGMA’s right to address this issue should it arise in the future, the unopposed motion will be granted.

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