- 2024 -

• November 25, 2024 - Ventura Superior Court Launches CARE Act Program
• November 8, 2024 - Ventura Superior Court Selects Two New Commissioners
• October 21, 2024 - Formal Enrobement Ceremony for Judge Diana Weiss Aizman and Judge R. Paul Kawai
• October 1, 2024 - Governor Appoints Commissioner Russel-Paul H. Kawai to Superior Court Judgeship
• September 12, 2024 - Ventura Superior Court Elects Presiding and Assistant Presiding Judges
• August 16, 2024 - Judge Nancy L. Ayers Retires
• August 6, 2024 - Ventura Superior Court Selects New Commissioner
• July 29, 2024 - Governor Appoints Commissioner Diana Weiss Aizman to Superior Court Judgeship
• July 16, 2024 - Formal Enrobement Ceremony for Judge Ethel R. Hernandez
• July 15, 2024 - Judge Jeffrey G. Bennett Retires
• July 1, 2024 - Judge Patricia M. Murphy Retires
• July 1, 2024 - Judge Rocky J. Baio Retires
• June 24, 2024 - 2024-2025 Grand Jury Panel Selected
• June 18, 2024 - Judge Ferdinand “Dino” Inumerable Receives Public Safety Award
• June 14, 2024 - Formal Enrobement Ceremony for Judge Dana K. Caudill
• May 23, 2024 - Judge Ronda J. McKaig Named Judge of the Year
• May 20, 2024 - Judge David Worley Retires
• May 13, 2024 - Judge Ethel R. Hernandez Takes the Bench
• March 21, 2024 - Court Continues to Seek Civil Grand Jury Applications
• February 26, 2024 - Judge Dana K. Caudill Takes the Bench
• February 5, 2024 - Ventura Superior Court Selects New Commissioner
• January 10, 2024 - Court Seeking Civil Grand Jury Applications

- 2023 -

• December 11, 2023 - Judge Bruce A. Young Retires
• October 24, 2023 - Formal Enrobement Ceremony for Judge Marine Dermadzhyan
• October 19, 2023 - Governor Appoints Paul Feldman to Superior Court Judgeship
• August 8, 2023 - Judge Marine Dermadzhyan Takes the Bench
• June 14, 2023 - Judge Anthony Sabo Receives Public Safety Award
• June 12, 2023 - 2023-2024 Grand Jury Panel Selected
• June 9, 2023 - Formal Enrobement Ceremony for Judge Paul W. Baelly
• May 5, 2023 - Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias Retires
• April 17, 2023 - Judge Tari L. Cody Confirmed to Second Appellate District Court of Appeal, Division Six
• March 29, 2023 - Two Ventura Superior Court Judges Named Judge of the Year for Years 2021 and 2022
• March 16, 2023 - Ventura Superior Court Deploys New Case Management System
• February 21, 2023 - Ventura Superior Court Selects New Commissioner
• February 14, 2023 - Passing of Donald Hurley, Court Mental Health Officer
• January 6, 2023 - Court Seeking Civil Grand Jury Applications

- 2022 -

• November 2, 2022 - There is a Court Reporter Shortage Crisis in California
• September 23, 2022 - Judge Tari L. Cody Honored by Women Lawyers of Ventura County
• September 12, 2022 - Ventura Superior Court Lifts Face Mask Requirement but Continues to Strongly Encourage All Court Users to Wear Masks
• September 2, 2022 - Judge Maureen M. Houska Takes the Bench
• August 11, 2022 - Ventura Superior Court Elects Presiding and Assistant Presiding Judges
• August 2, 2022 - Judge John R. Smiley Retires
• July 15, 2022 - Ventura Superior Court Reinstates Mandatory Face Mask Requirement for All Persons
• June 30, 2022 - Assistant Presiding Judge Kevin G. DeNoce Receives Public Safety Award
• June 21, 2022 - Judge Matthew Guasco Named Judge of the Year
• June 15, 2022 - Ventura Superior Court Selects New Commissioner
• June 6, 2022 - 2022-2023 Grand Jury Panel Selected
• March 15, 2022 - Governor Appoints Kristi J. Peariso to Superior Court Judgeship
• March 14, 2022 - Ventura Superior Court Lifts Face Mask Requirement but Continues to Strongly Encourage All Court Users to Wear Masks
• February 16, 2022 - Ventura Superior Court Selects New Commissioner
• January 27, 2022 - Ventura Superior Court Briefly Extends Closure Prior to Phased Reopening
• January 10, 2022 - Ventura Superior Court Implements Limited Closure in Response to Surge in Covid-19 Cases
• January 5, 2022 - Ventura Superior Court Adopts Additional Procedures in Response to Surge in Covid-19 Cases

- 2021 -

• September 3, 2021 - Ventura County Superior Court Launches Tri-Counties Judicial Mentor Program
• August 20, 2021 - Ventura Superior Court Reinstates Mandatory Face Mask Requirement for All Persons
• August 17, 2021 - Juan Reynoso Appointed to County Board of Parole Commissioners
• August 16, 2021 - Passing of Retired Judge Colleen Toy White
• July 21, 2021 - Ventura Superior Court Selects New Commissioner
• July 13, 2021 - Pre-Entry Check-In No Longer Required at Ventura County Courthouses
• June 24, 2021 - 2021-2022 Grand Jury Panel Selected
• June 16, 2021 - Mandatory Use of Face Masks and Social Distancing Continue at All Ventura County Courthouses
• May 28, 2021 - Brenda L. McCormick Selected as New Ventura Superior Court Executive Officer
• May 27, 2021 - Superior Court Executive Officer Michael Planet to Retire
• May 24, 2021 - Judge William Q. Liebmann Retires
• May 14, 2021 - Ventura Superior Court Launches Self-Help Call Centers
• May 6, 2021 - Judge Kevin J. McGee, Retires
• January 14, 2021 - Court Seeking Civil Grand Jury Applications
• January 13, 2021 - Superior Court Announces New Courthouse Entry Procedure
• January 6, 2021 - Judge Vincent J. O’Neill, Jr., Retires
• January 5, 2021 - Judge Catherine M. Voelker Takes the Bench

- 2020 -

• December 18, 2020 - Ventura Superior Court Limits Services for December   [ASL Video]
• December 15, 2020 - Governor Appoints Paul Baelly to Superior Court Judgeship
• September 29, 2020 - Responding to State Fiscal Crisis, Ventura Superior Court Will Be Closed Wednesday, September 30, 2020
• September 28, 2020 - Judge Charmaine H. Buehner Takes the Bench
• September 4, 2020 - Judge Kent M. Kellegrew Retires
• August 24, 2020 - Ventura Superior Court Elects Presiding and Assistant Presiding Judges
• June 30, 2020 - 2020-2021 Grand Jury Panel Selected
• June 26, 2020 - Ventura Superior Court Issues Administrative Order on Small Claims Trials  (Español)
• June 9, 2020 - Ventura Superior Court Issues Order on Restricted Courthouse Access and the Live Broadcasting of Court Proceedings
• June 9, 2020 - Ventura Superior Court to Begin Phased Resumption of Services  (Español)
• June 9, 2020 - Ventura Superior Court Orders Mandatory Use of Facial Coverings and Social Distancing in All Courthouses  (Español)
• June 2, 2020 - Superior Court to Resume Misdemeanor Pre-Trial Settlement Calendar and the Filing of Certain Documents  (Español)
• May 12, 2020 - COVID-19 Court Closures - UPDATED 5/12  (Español)
• May 1, 2020 - COVID-19 Court Closures - UPDATED 5/01
• April 15, 2020 - COVID-19 Court Closures - UPDATED 4/15  (Español)
• April 7, 2020 - Civil Grand Jury Application Deadline Extended
• April 1, 2020 - COVID-19 Court Closures - UPDATED 4/01  (Español)
• March 20, 2020 - COVID-19 Court Closures - UPDATED 3/20  (Español)
• March 18, 2020 - COVID-19 Court Closures - UPDATED 3/18  (Español)
• March 16, 2020 - COVID-19 Court Closures - UPDATED 3/16
• March 13, 2020 - COVID-19 Court Closures
• January 10, 2020 - Court Seeking Civil Grand Jury Applications

- 2019 -

• November 8, 2019 - Ventura Superior Court Celebrates Court Adoption and Permanency Month
• November 5, 2019 - Veterans Court to be Named After Retired Judge Colleen Toy White
• August 9, 2019 - Judicial Council Funds 16 Pretrial Pilot Programs
• June 14, 2019 - 2019-20 Grand Jury Panel Selected
• May 9, 2019 - Ventura County Superior Court Celebrates Juror Appreciation Week May 13-17, 2019
• March 27, 2019 - Judge Patricia M. Murphy Named Judge of the Year
• February 1, 2019 - Formal Installation Ceremony for Judge Anthony J. Sabo
• January 29, 2019 - Court Seeking Civil Grand Jury Applications
• January 9, 2019 - Judge Derek D. Malan Takes the Bench
• January 7, 2019 - Judge Glen M. Reiser Retires

- 2018 -

• November 2, 2018 - Ventura Superior Court Celebrates Court Adoption and Permanency Month
• November 1, 2018 - Veterans Court to Hold Its Fifth Annual Recognition Ceremony
• October 25, 2018 - Ventura Superior Court Selects Two New Commissioners
• October 12, 2018 - Formal Installation Ceremony for Judge Ronda J. McKaig
• October 12, 2018 - Governor Appoints Anthony Sabo to Superior Court Judgeship
• October 5, 2018 - Ventura Superior Court Elects Presiding and Assistant Presiding Judges for 2019 and 2020
• August 15, 2018 - Mike Aranda Appointed to County Board of Parole Commissioners
• August 1, 2018 - Judge Frederick H. Bysshe Retires
• July 27, 2018 - Governor Appoints Ronda J. McKaig to Superior Court Judgeship
• June 27, 2018 - 2018-2019 Grand Jury Panel Selected
• May 21, 2018 - Judge Michele M. Castillo Presented with Honorary Degree
• May 10, 2018 - Ventura County Superior Court Celebrates Juror Appreciation Week May 14-18, 2018
• May 2, 2018 - Ventura Superior Court Warns Public of EMail and Phone Scams Regarding Court Fines...(more)
• April 30, 2018 - Judge Brian J. Back Retires
• April 10, 2018 - Commissioner William R. Redmond Receives Public Safety Award
• April 5, 2018 - Civil Grand Jury Application Deadline Extended
• March 28, 2018 - Judge Tari L. Cody Named Judge of the Year
• March 9, 2018 - Formal Installation Ceremony for Judge Benjamin F. Coats
• March 3, 2018 - Court Seeking Civil Grand Jury Applications
• January 25, 2018 - Formal Installation Ceremony for Judge JoAnn Johnson

- 2017 -

• December 22, 2017 - Governor Appoints Benjamin F. Coats to Superior Court Judgeship
• December 5, 2017 - Revised Court Operations Due to Wildfire
• November 20, 2017 - Ventura Superior Court Selects New Commissioner
• November 2, 2017 - Governor Appoints JoAnn Johnson to Superior Court Judgeship
• October 30, 2017 - Judge Colleen Toy White Retires
• October 30, 2017 - Ventura Superior Court Celebrates Court Adoption and Permanency Month
• June 7, 2017 - 2017-2018 Grand Jury Panel Selected
• May 10, 2017 - Superior Court Honors Volunteers
• May 3, 2017 - Ventura Superior Court Celebrates Juror Appreciation Week May 8–12, 2017
• April 11, 2017 - Judge Gilbert A. Romero Receives Public Safety Award
• April 7, 2017 - Judge Donald D. Coleman Retires
• March 29, 2017 - Judge Kevin G. DeNoce Named Judge of the Year
• February 22, 2017 - Court Seeking Civil Grand Jury Applications
• February 6, 2017 - Passing of Retired Judge Herbert Curtis, III

- 2016 -

• November 15, 2016 - Ventura Superior Court Celebrates Court Adoption and Permanency Month
• November 1, 2016 - Veterans Court to Hold its Fourth Annual Graduation Ceremony
• September 16, 2016 - Ventura Superior Court Elects Presiding and Assistant Presiding Judges for 2017 and 2018
• September 16, 2016 - Formal Installation Ceremony For Judge Michele M. Castillo
• August 8, 2016 - Judge Colleen Toy White Receives Benjamin J. Aranda III Access to Justice Award
• July 27, 2016 - Ventura Superior Court Selects New Commissioner
• June 28, 2016 - Governor Appoints Michele M. Castillo to Superior Court Judgeship
• June 17, 2016 - 2016-2017 Grand Jury Panel Selected
• May 17, 2016 - Superior Court to Hold Drug Court Graduation Ceremony
• May 6, 2016 - Ventura Superior Court Invites Applications for Superior Court Commissioner Position
• May 6, 2016 - Ventura Superior Court Celebrates Juror Appreciation Week, May 9 - 13
• April 12, 2016 - Judge Patricia M. Murphy Receives Public Safety Award
• March 23, 2016 - Judge Glen M. Reiser Named Judge of the Year
• February 19, 2016 - Ventura County Superior Court to Hold Judicial Portrait Unveiling Ceremony
• February 18, 2016 - Ventura Superior Court Implements Juror Failure to Appear Program

- 2015 -

• November 17, 2015 - Judge Rebecca S. Riley Retires
• November 3, 2015 - Ventura Superior Court Celebrates Court Adoption and Permanency Month
• November 2, 2015 - Ventura Veterans Treatment Court to Celebrate its third Graduation Ceremony
• September 17, 2015 - Judge Rebecca Riley and Jodi Prior Honored at the Women Lawyers of Ventura County Event
• September 3, 2015 - Rafael F. Nieves Appointed to County Board Parole Commissioners
• July 24, 2015 - Judge Covarrubias Receives Judicial Council’s Highest Honor
• June 15, 2015 - 2015-2016 Grand Jury Panel Selected
• May 14, 2015 - Superior Court to Hold Drug Court Graduation Ceremony
• May 7, 2015 - Juror Appreciation Week - Celebrating Jurors During Jury Service
• April 14, 2015 - Commissioner JoAnn Johnson Receives Public Safety Award
• March 25, 2015 - Judge Bruce A. Young Named Judge of the Year
• February 6, 2015 - Formal Installation Ceremony for Judge Michael S. Lief

- 2014 -

• November 14, 2014 - Ventura Superior Court Celebrates Court Adoption and Permanency Month
• October 24, 2014 - Veterans Treatment Court To Celebrate Its Second Graduation Ceremony
• September 26, 2014 - Formal Installation Ceremony for Judge Rocky J Baio
• September 19, 2014 - Ventura Superior Court Elects Presiding and Assistant Presiding Judges for 2015 and 2016
• June 18, 2014 - Governor Brown Appoints Rocky J Baio to Ventura County Superior Court
• June 17, 2014 - 2014-2015 Grand Jury Panel Selected
• June 04, 2014 - Judge Brian J. Back Appointed to the California Judicial Council
• May 08, 2014 - Juror Appreciation Week - Celebrating Jurors During Jury Service
• May 5, 2014 - Judge Manuel Covarrubias to be Honored by Palmer Drug Abuse Program
• May 5, 2014 - Superior Court to Hold Drug Court Graduation Ceremony
• May 5, 2014 - Ventura Superior Court Selects New Commissioner
• April 15, 2014 - Formal Installation Ceremony for Judge Ferdinand P. Inumerable
• April 9, 2014 - Ventura Superior Court Warns Public of EMail and Phone Scams Regarding Court Fines...(more)
• March 27, 2014 - Judge Colleen Toy White Named Judge of the Year
• January 28, 2014 - Governor Brown Appoints Ferdinand P. Inumerable to Ventura County Superior Court

- 2013 -

• December 13, 2013 - Veterans Intervention Court To Celebrate Its First Graduation Ceremony
• November 14, 2013 - Ventura Superior Court Celebrates Court Adoption and Permanency Month
• June 25, 2013 - 2013-2014 Grand Jury Panel Selected
• May 20, 2013 - Superior Court to hold Drug Court Graduation Ceremony
• May 08, 2013 - Juror Appreciation Week - Celebrating Jurors During Jury Service
• April 10, 2013 - Judge Bruce A. Young Receives Public Safety Award
• April 5, 2013 - Judge Rebecca S. Riley Named Judge of the Year
• February 22, 2013 - Formal Installation Ceremony for Judge Gilbert A. Romero
• February 8, 2013 - Court Seeking Grand Jury Nominations

- 2012 -

• November 29, 2012 - Governor Brown Appoints Gilbert Romero to Ventura County Superior Court
• November 2, 2012 - Chief Justice and State Superintendent Announce a New Civic Learning Award...(more)
• October 30, 2012 - Ventura Superior Court Celebrates Court Adoption and Permanency Month
• October 29, 2012 - Judge Bysshe Elected to California Judges Association Executive Board
• October 11, 2012 - East County Courthouse Continued Service
• September 13, 2012 - Ventura Superior Court Elects Presiding and Assistant Presiding Judges for 2013 and 2014
• June 15, 2012 - Superior Court Selects 2012-2013 Grand Jury Nominees
• June 7, 2012 - Court Receives Grant To Train Indigenous Language Interpreters
• May 22, 2012 - Drug Court Graduation and Reunion
• May 9, 2012 - Juror Appreciation Week - Celebrating Jurors During Jury Service
• April 3, 2012 - Judge Charles W. Campbell Named Judge of the Year
• March 9, 2012 - Formal Installation Ceremony For Judge Matthew P. Guasco
• February 16, 2012 - Court Seeking Grand Jury Nominations

- 2011 -

• December 20, 2011 - December Court Closures
• December 2, 2011 - Judge Edward Brodie Retires
• November 14, 2011 - Ventura Superior Court Celebrates Court Adoption and Permanency Month
• October 28, 2011 - Judicial Council Announces 2011 Winners of Distinguished Service Awards
• October 6, 2011 - Veterans Court Hosts Stakeholder Meeting with Veterans Groups to Launch Program
• September 28, 2011 - Commissioner JoAnn Johnson Honored
• September 22, 2011 - Ventura Superior Court Announces Budget Reduction Measures
• July 29, 2011 - Veterans Court
• July 25, 2011 - Proposition 36 Court and Quick Start Programs to End
• June 24, 2011 - 2011-2012 Grand Jury Panel Selected
• May 19, 2011 - Judge David Long Retires
• May 16, 2011 - Drug Court Graduation and Reunion
• May 16, 2011 - Commissioner Inumerable Honored by the Ventura County Asian American Bar Association
• April 13, 2011 - Judge Brodie Receives Public Safety Award
• March 23, 2011 - Judge Vincent J. O’Neill, Jr., Named Judge of the Year
• February 28, 2011 - Court Seeking Grand Jury Nominations
• February 18, 2011 - Formal Installation Ceremony for Judge Ryan J. Wright