Sacramento Superior Court

Request for Dismissal
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner)
As to: D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments (Real Party in Interest); William Risse (Real Party in Interest)

On the Petition filed by California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation, et al. on 12/16/2025, entered Request for Dismissal without prejudice filed by California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation as to D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments and William Risse

Updated -- Request for Dismissal:
Result: Granted
Result Date: 05/21/2026
Status changed from Filed to Signed and Filed

Certificate of Mailing for [Request for Dismissal]
Filed by: Clerk

Proof of Service Request for Dismissal of Petition only as to Real Party in Interest WILLIAM RISSE
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)
As to: William Risse (Real Party in Interest)

Proof of Service
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)
As to: D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments (Real Party in Interest)

Case reassigned to Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Courthouse in Department 3A - Hon. Jennifer K. Rockwell
Reason: Other

Answer
Filed by: Sacramento Valley Energy Center, LLC (Real Party in Interest); D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments (Real Party in Interest); Barton Ranch, LLC (Real Party in Interest) et al.

Updated -- Answer of Real Parties in Interest Sacramento Valley Energy Center, LLC, D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments, William Risse, and Barton Ranch, LLC to the Verified First Amended Petition for Writ of Mandate and Complaint:
Name Extension: of Real Parties in Interest Sacramento Valley Energy Center, LLC, D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments, William Risse, and Barton Ranch, LLC to the Verified First Amended Petition for Writ of Mandate and Complaint

Case Management Conference scheduled for 04/13/2026 at 01:30 PM in Gordon D. Schaber Superior Court at Department 4 updated:
Result Date to 04/13/2026
Result Type to Held

Minute Order (Case Management Conference)

Certificate of Mailing for [Stipulation and Order Stipulation and [Proposed] Order Regarding Administrative Record, Briefing, and Procedural Matters]
Filed by: Clerk

Notice of Remote Appearance
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)

Stipulation and Order Stipulation and [Proposed] Order Regarding Administrative Record, Briefing, and Procedural Matters
Signed and Filed by: County of Sacramento (Respondent)

Case Management Conference scheduled for 04/13/2026 at 11:00 AM in Gordon D. Schaber Superior Court at Department 4 Not Held - Vacated by Court on 04/03/2026

Case Management Conference scheduled for 04/13/2026 at 11:00 AM in Gordon D. Schaber Superior Court at Department 4

Case Management Conference scheduled for 04/13/2026 at 01:30 PM in Gordon D. Schaber Superior Court at Department 4

Amended Petition (Name Extension) Verified First Amended Petition for Writ of Mandate
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)
As to: County of Sacramento (Respondent); Board of Supervisors for the County of Sacramento (Respondent)

Case Management Statement
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)

Case Management Statement
Filed by: County of Sacramento (Respondent)

Notice Real Parties Joinder in Respondentdefendant County of Sacramentos Case Management Statement
Filed by: Sacramento Valley Energy Center, LLC (Real Party in Interest); D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments (Real Party in Interest); Barton Ranch, LLC (Real Party in Interest) et al.
As to: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner)

Case Management Conference scheduled for 04/13/2026 at 01:30 PM in Gordon D. Schaber Superior Court at Department 4 Not Held - Vacated by Court on 03/19/2026

Updated -- Roes 1-20 (Real Party in Interest):
Organization Name changed from Ross 1-20 to Roes 1-20

Hearing on Motion - Other MOTION FOR JUDGEMENT ON THE PLEADINGS scheduled for 04/20/2026 at 11:00 AM in Gordon D. Schaber Superior Court at Department 4 Not Held - Vacated by Court on 03/17/2026

STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING PETITIONERS LEAVE TO FILE FIRST AMENDED PETITION AND COMPLAINT
Signed and Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)

Certificate of Mailing for [STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING PETITIONERS LEAVE TO FILE FIRST AMENDED PETITION AND COMPLAINT]
Filed by: Clerk

Case Management Conference scheduled for 03/02/2026 at 01:30 PM in Gordon D. Schaber Superior Court at Department 4

Minute Order (Case Management Conference)

Amended Minute Order (Case Management Conference)

Case Management Conference scheduled for 04/13/2026 at 01:30 PM in Gordon D. Schaber Superior Court at Department 4

Answer
Filed by: Sacramento Valley Energy Center, LLC (Real Party in Interest); D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments (Real Party in Interest); Barton Ranch, LLC (Real Party in Interest) et al.
As to: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)

Notice of Remote Appearance
Filed by: County of Sacramento (Respondent)

Hearing on Motion - Other MOTION FOR JUDGEMENT ON THE PLEADINGS scheduled for 04/20/2026 at 11:00 AM in Gordon D. Schaber Superior Court at Department 4

Certificate of Mailing for [Request for Dismissal]
Filed by: Clerk

Notice of Remote Appearance
Filed by: Sacramento Valley Energy Center, LLC (Real Party in Interest)

Notice of Remote Appearance
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)

Case Management Statement
Filed by: Sacramento Valley Energy Center, LLC (Real Party in Interest)

Request for Dismissal
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)
As to: Bona Terra Energy LLC (Real Party in Interest)

Updated -- Request for Dismissal:
Result: Granted
Result Date: 02/24/2026
Status changed from Filed to Signed and Filed

Notice Notice of Case Management Conference
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)

Case Management Statement
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)

Case Management Statement
Filed by: County of Sacramento (Respondent)

Minute Order (Court Order)

Case Management Conference scheduled for 03/02/2026 at 01:30 PM in Gordon D. Schaber Superior Court at Department 4

Minute Order (NOTICE OF WRIT REASSIGNMENT)

Case reassigned to Gordon D. Schaber Superior Court in Department 4 - Hon. Jennifer K. Rockwell
Reason: Challenge / Recusal, by Plaintiff

Declaration of Robert Thorton in Support of Real Party in Interest Sacramento Valley Energy Center, LLC's Motion for Peremptory Challenge
Filed by: Sacramento Valley Energy Center, LLC (Real Party in Interest)
Judge Name: 1159034

Real Party in Interest Sacramento Valley Energy Center, LLC Motion for Peremptory Challenge; Declaration of Robert Thorton
Filed by: Sacramento Valley Energy Center, LLC (Real Party in Interest)
Judge Name: 1159034

Updated -- Real Party in Interest Sacramento Valley Energy Center, LLC Motion for Peremptory Challenge; Declaration of Robert Thorton:
Result: Granted
Result Date: 02/11/2026

Updated -- Declaration of Robert Thorton in Support of Real Party in Interest Sacramento Valley Energy Center, LLC's Motion for Peremptory Challenge:
Document changed from Challenge To Judicial Officer - Peremptory (170.6) to Declaration (name extension)

Order Relating Cases
Filed by: Court

Certificate of Mailing for [Order Relating Cases]
Filed by: Clerk

Answer
Filed by: Sacramento Valley Energy Center, LLC (Real Party in Interest); D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments (Real Party in Interest); William Risse (Real Party in Interest)
As to: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)

Notice Notice Pursuant to CCP §1089.5
Filed by: County of Sacramento (Respondent)

Notice of Related Case
Filed by: Sacramento Valley Energy Center, LLC (Real Party in Interest)

Notice Notice of Mandatory Settlement Meeting
Filed by: County of Sacramento (Respondent)

Proof of Service Summons, Complaint, Case Assignment, ADR, Guide, and 2 Notices
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)

Proof of Service Summons, Complaint, Case Assignment, ADR, Guide, and 2 Notices
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)

Proof of Service Summons, Complaint, Case Assignment, ADR, Guide, and 2 Notices
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)

Proof of Service Summons, Complaint, Case Assignment, ADR, Guide, and 2 Notices
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)

Proof of Service Summons, Complaint, Case Assignment, ADR, Guide, and 2 Notices
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)

Proof of Service Summons, Complaint, Case Assignment, ADR, Guide, and 2 Notices
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)

Proof of Service Summons, Complaint, Case Assignment, ADR, Guide, and 2 Notices
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)

Proof of Service Summons, Complaint, Case Assignment, ADR, Guide, and 2 Notices
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)

Proof of Service Summons, Complaint, Case Assignment, ADR, Guide, and 2 Notices
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)

Proof of Service Summons, Complaint, Case Assignment, ADR, Guide, and 2 Notices
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)

Proof of Service by Mail
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)
As to: County of Sacramento (Respondent); Board of Supervisors for the County of Sacramento (Respondent)

Proof of Service 12/16/25 Letter and Email to Sacramento County, and Board of Supervisors.
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)
As to: County of Sacramento (Respondent); Board of Supervisors for the County of Sacramento (Respondent)

Notice PETITIONERS NOTICE OF REQUEST AND REQUEST FOR HEARING
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)

Notice RE PETITIONERS' ELECTION TO PREPARE THE ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)

Case assigned to Hon. Stephen P. Acquisto in Department 12 Gordon D. Schaber Superior Court

Summons on Petition
Issued and Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)
As to: County of Sacramento (Respondent); Board of Supervisors for the County of Sacramento (Respondent)

Petition for Writ of Mandate
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)
As to: County of Sacramento (Respondent); Board of Supervisors for the County of Sacramento (Respondent); Does 1-10 (Defendant)

Civil Case Cover Sheet
Filed by: California Four Wheel Drive Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); American Sand Association, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Petitioner); Blue Ribbon Coalition, a Non-Profit Organization (Petitioner)
As to: County of Sacramento (Respondent); Board of Supervisors for the County of Sacramento (Respondent)

Guide to the Procedure for Prosecuting Writs
Filed by: Clerk

Notice of Case Assignment (Writ of Mandate)
Filed by: Clerk