Civil Grand Jury News

The Editorial Board of The Santa Cruz Sentinel wrote on June 16, 2024 that the Santa Cruz County Civil grand jury reported “the county has $401 million in outstanding roadway deferred maintenance …The more that is done sooner to maintain our roads, the less we will have to pay later.” Read the article here: https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2024/06/16/editorial-following-the-money-train-on-roads-highway-and-rail-trail/

A neighborhood brief was printed in The Lookout Santa Cruz on June 12, 2024 noting that “The Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury criticized the state of mental health care in county jails, a claim that Sheriff Jim Hart vehemently disputes, labeling the report as highly inaccurate and denying any violation of state law regarding […]

Staff of SCUSD published a press release June 17, 2024 that “As uncomfortably difficult as it is to read, the report issued by the Sacramento County Grand Jury identified accurate shortcomings with regard to SCUSD’s past practices in special education. The notion that we are failing to provide appropriate educational services to our most vulnerable […]

Jeanette Bent wrote in Kion 46 News Channel on June 11, 2024 that “a Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury report released on Tuesday found that the Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health Department failed to meet certain standards due to limited resources as well as inadequate reporting in some South Santa Cruz County areas.” The […]

The staff of The Redheaded Blackbelt wrote on 12 June 2024 that “The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury has released the fourth report of their 2023-2024 term, entitled ‘Eureka City Schools – Board of Trustees: Deal or No Deal.’” The report focuses on the Board of Trustees’ compliance with the Brown Act.  Read the article […]

Dick Spotswood wrote in The Marin Independent Journal on June 8, 2024 that “Marin’s well-respected civil grand jury has just issued its report …that addresses the fact that ‘the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projects a 12-inch increase in sea level for the San Francisco Bay Area between now and 2050.’” Read the article here: […]

PK Hattis wrote in The Santa Cruz Sentinel on June 7, 2024 that “Santa Cruz County leaders are getting ready to distribute millions in grant funding to eligible community-serving organizations….County officials stood by the process,…supported by a report released last year by the Santa Cruz County civil grand jury that found the process had been […]

Krissy Waite wrote in The Marin Independent Journal on June 6, 2024 at 4:23 p.m. that “Marin County needs to create an agency to enforce sea level rise adaptation efforts in every city and town, according to a report released by the Marin County Civil Grand Jury.” Read the article here:  https://www.marinij.com/2024/06/06/marin-grand-jury-states-need-for-countywide-coordination-on-sea-level-rise-plans/

Briana Mathaw wrote on KION 46 News Channel on June 5, 2024 that “The Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury Report released a report on Wednesday morning saying a majority of the roads in unincorporated Santa Cruz County are in poor condition. According to the report, at least 63 percent of the roads are in […]

On 6/6/24 Ben Hensley of The Business Journal reported that the Fresno County Civil Grand Jury released a report stating that in 2020, the City of Fresno sent $613,737 to a false bank account. Had the city followed its policies properly, the theft would not have taken place. Read the full story at: https://thebusinessjournal.com/report-600k-city-of-fresno-phishing-scam-could-have-been-avoided/

In a May 30, 2024 story by Lily Dallow for KEYT Newschannel3-12, the 2023-2024San Luis Obispo County Civil Grand Jury has released its report on local lawenforcement and detention facilities, including the County Jail, Juvenile Hall, andthe California Men’s Colony State Prison (CMC). The Report notes that significantsafety and security improvements have been achieved in […]

Richard Halstead wrote in The Marin Independent Journal on June 5, 2024 that “Officials need to tighten the oversight of county-issued credit cards used by nearly 300 employees, according to the Marin County Civil Grand Jury. A new report … recommends a number of changes in the system, most notably transferring full responsibility for administering […]