GUARDIANSHIP OF ELLA STEWART

CASE NUMBER: CVPG21-0031042 Disclosure Re: guardianship cases involving Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency-Judge Wood discloses that her step-daughter, Erinn Watts, is the Administrative Branch Director of the Health and Human Services Agency. In that position, Judge Wood’s step-daughter does not have any involvement in the investigation, management, prosecution or defense of guardianship cases. However, the Court makes this disclosure of an employment relationship between an investigating agency and the Court’s first degree relative as required by California Code of Judicial Ethics.

This matter is on calendar for further proceedings on a Petition for Termination of Guardianship filed by the Guardians/maternal grandparents, Gayland and Renee Metz. The Court previously determined the matter to be properly noticed. No objections have been raised. The Court has reviewed the Court Investigator’s report filed on May 12, 2026, and agrees with the recommendation to grant the Petition.

The Petition is GRANTED. A proposed Order has been submitted and will be executed by the Court. Upon execution of the order, the clerk is instructed to close the file and vacate all future dates. No appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.