What is the scope of our review on appeal against the denial of an administrative decision in denying the petition?

On appeal, the scope of our review is limited to determining whether there was substantial evidence to support the trial court's findings and judgment in denying the petition. (McConville v. Alexis (1979) 97 Cal.App.3d 593, 159 Cal.Rptr. 49.) The record indicates that the trial court properly exercised its independent judgment in finding that the administrative decision was supported by the findings, and that the findings were supported by the weight of the evidence.

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