Wang et al v. City of Pleasanton et al

Filing 20

ORDER Regarding Pending Motions. Signed by Judge Jeffrey S. White on January 25, 2010. (jswlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/25/2010)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA ZHI G. WANG, et al., Plaintiffs, v. CITY OF PLEASANTON, et al., Defendants. / ORDER REGARDING PENDING MOTIONS No. C 09-05838 JSW

United States District Court

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For the Northern District of California

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The Court has received Plaintiffs' response to the Order to Show. The Order to Show Cause is discharged. The Court will accept Plaintiffs' late-filed opposition to the motion to dismiss filed by defendants City of Pleasanton and Comcast of California/Colorado/Washington I, Inc. ("Comcast") (collectively, "Defendants"). Defendants may file a reply in support of their motion by no later than February 1, 2010. The Court HEREBY CONTINUES the hearing on Defendants' motion to dismiss and Plaintiffs' motion to remand to March 5, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. On January 25, 2010, Plaintiffs filed a motion for summary judgment and noticed it to be heard on March 26, 2010. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule of the Northern District 7-2(a), motions shall be filed, served and noticed for hearing not less than 35 days after service of the motion. Plaintiffs selected a hearing date which is less than the required 35 days after they filed their motion. Accordingly, the Court SETS the hearing on Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment for March 5, 2010. Defendants shall file their opposition to the motion for summary judgment by no later than February 16, 2010. Plaintiffs shall file their reply, if any, in support of their motion by no later than February 23, 2010.

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If the Court determines that these matters are suitable for resolution without oral argument, it will so advise the parties in advance of the hearing date. If the parties wish to modify this schedule, they may submit for the Court's consideration a stipulation and proposed order demonstrating good cause for any modification requested. Plaintiffs are HEREBY ADVISED that a Handbook for Pro Se Litigants, which contains helpful information about proceeding without an attorney, is available through the Court's website or in the Clerk's office. Plaintiffs also may wish to seek assistance from the Legal Help Center. Plaintiffs may call the Legal Help Center at 415-782-9000, extension 8657, or sign up on the 15th Floor of the Courthouse, Room 2796, for a free appointment with an attorney who may be able to provide basic legal help, but not legal representation. IT IS SO ORDERED.

United States District Court

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For the Northern District of California

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2 Dated: January 25, 2010 JEFFREY S. WHITE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE