When will the substantial evidence standard of review apply?

When the substantial evidence standard of review applies, "an appellant must set forth in its brief all the material evidence on the point, not merely its own evidence. [Citation.] A failure to do so is deemed a concession that the evidence supports the findings. [Citation.] The reason for this is that 'if the appellants fail to present us with all the relevant evidence, then the appellants cannot carry their burden of showing the evidence was insufficient to support the agency's decision because support for that decision may lie in the evidence the appellants ignore.' [Citation.] This failure to present all relevant evidence on the point 'is fatal.' [Citation.] 'A reviewing court will not independently review the record to make up for appellant's failure to carry his burden.' [Citation.]" (Citizens for a Megaplex-Free Alameda v. City of Alameda (2007) 149 Cal.App.4th 91, 112-113.)

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