Category: Civil Grand Jury News

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 […]

Ryan Burns wrote in The Lost Coast Outpost on June 5, 2024 that “Humboldt County First District Supervisor Rex Bohn may have been half kidding when referred to yesterday’s special meeting of the Board of Supervisors as “doomsday,” but County Administrative Officer Elishia Hayes wasn’t amused. Fifth District Supervisor Steve Madrone addressed the subject of […]

Sage Alexander reported in The Times Standard on May 31, 2024 that “The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury toured county facilities and released a report late Thursday evening. Many of the findings mirror what the jury said in previous years at places … there’s not enough staff.” Read the article here: https://www.times-standard.com/2024/05/31/grand-jury-report-humboldt-county-facilities-understaffed-repairs-needed/

Cameron MacDonald wrote in The Marin Independent Journal on June 1, 2024 that “San Rafael resident Amelia Stafford … testified before the state Senate Transportation Committee in Sacramento on Tuesday during its review of an Assembly bill that addresses e-bike safety…. In April, the Marin County Civil Grand Jury recommended that local governments prohibit youths […]

Megan Rose Dickey wrote in Axios San Francisco on May 30, 2024 that “SanFrancisco’s civil grand jury this week determined that issues with illegal fireworksresult from ‘little to no coordination’ among city departments and recommendedincreasing citywide data collection and analysis….Private fireworks, which areillegal in the city, can start fires, cause injuries, and traumatize children and […]

Loco staff wrote in The Lost Coast Outpost on May 29, 2024 from a press release that Humboldt County “pays close to $500,000 every month, nearly $6 million per year, to lease office space for employees throughout the County. Would the money be better spent in the long run on owning these facilities instead?” Read […]

The Marin Independent Journal Editorial Board wrote in The Marin Independent Journal on May 2, 2024 “When members of the 2023-24 Marin County Civil Grand Jury read a story… about some parents feeling the pinch of the cost of buying school supplies for their kids, something didn’t sound right….As the grand jury’s report states, the […]

The Lost Coast Outpost published a report by its staff on April 30, 2024 citing a press release: The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury has released the first report of their 2023-2024 term, entitled: “Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office: Is a Lack of Oversight Due to a Lack of Foresight?” Read the article here: https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2024/apr/30/first-report-year-grand-jury-recommends-civilian-o/