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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 vs Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency et al

Case Number

VENCI00555357

Case Type

Civil Law & Motion

Hearing Date / Time

Fri, 09/20/2024 - 10:00

Nature of Proceedings

(3) Motions for Leave; Motion to Disqualify Counsel

Tentative Ruling

The motions of defendants Springville Lemon Ranch, LLC, Lauren Borchard and Leslie Borchard, and Nishimori Property Investments, LLC, for leave to file answers to plaintiffs’ second amended complaint (SAC) are granted. These defendants shall file and serve their respective answers to the SAC on or before September 30, 2024.

On August 5, 2024, defendant Springville Lemon Ranch, LLC, filed its motion for leave to file an answer to plaintiffs’ second amended complaint (SAC). No opposition or other response has been filed to this motion.

On August 12, 2024, (1) defendants Lauren Borchard and Leslie Borchard (collectively, the Borchards), and (2) defendant Nishimori Property Investments, LLC (Nishimori) filed their respective motions for leave to file an answer to the SAC. On September 9, plaintiffs filed their response to these motions stating that they do not oppose the motion, noting that no party to this action would be prejudiced at this stage if leave were granted. Plaintiffs nonetheless dispute claims made in the motions regarding the effectiveness or knowledge of service. On September 13, these moving defendants filed a reply to plaintiffs’ response.

No party has demonstrated any prejudice to granting leave as sought in these motions. Notwithstanding the comments of the parties regarding service as to the Borchards and Nishimori, the granting of leave moots whatever dispute may remain, and plaintiffs expressly do not oppose the granting of such leave. These motions for leave to file answers are granted. In order to maintain a clear record in the court’s file, these answers will need to be filed and served as separate documents rather than as attachments to motions for leave (as they now exist as proposed answers).

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