The problem here is who has jurisdiction over the disposition of charges filed by the State.
In NY, it isn’t this judge, therefore the consent of the offended party, in this case the State of NY through the NY State Police, must be secured.
In NY, it isn’t this judge, therefore the consent of the offended party, in this case the State of NY through the NY State Police, must be secured.
In California, things are done a bit differently. Cases are under the jurisdiction of the county court where the offense occurred, even if the CHP issued the citation.
AFAIK, there is no such thing as a city judge in CA; they're all county. The county DA's office has full responsibility for the prosecution of the case.