Actions and proceedings under Public Resources Code sections 21167, 21168 and 21168.5 (CEQA) are heard by the judges designated under section 21167.1(b): Judges Michael Markman, Jenna Whitman, Karin Schwartz and Rebekah Evenson. Issued January 1, 2026; expires December 31, 2026.
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[Seal of the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda] CHAMBERS OF MICHAEL M. MARKMAN Presiding Judge Department 1 René C. Davidson Courthouse 1225 Fallon Street Oakland, CA 94612 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ALAMEDA GENERAL DIRECTIVE BY THE PRESIDING JUDGE DIRECTIVE NO: 2026-16 SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21167.1(b), the Hon. Michael Markman, the Hon. Jenna Whitman, the Hon. Karin Schwartz, and the Hon. Rebekah Evenson are designated to hear actions or proceedings brought pursuant to sections 21167, 21168, and 21168.5 of that Code. This directive shall expire on December 31, 2026. Issued: January 1, 2026 [signature] Michael M. Markman, Presiding Judge Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
[Seal of the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda] CHAMBERS OF MICHAEL M. MARKMAN Presiding Judge Department 1 René C. Davidson Courthouse 1225 Fallon Street Oakland, CA 94612 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ALAMEDA GENERAL DIRECTIVE BY THE PRESIDING JUDGE DIRECTIVE NO: 2026-16 SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21167.1
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9 verbatim requirements from 4th Circuit Administrative Order 1997-10.
6 verbatim requirements from 4th Circuit Administrative Order 1997-13.