County of Santa Cruz Civil Grand Jury

“Climate Action” Demands Outreach
County staff alone cannot meet our County’s climate goals.

Honoring Commitments to the Public
Looking Back at 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury

Handcuffing and Transport
Can Watsonville Police Reduce Trauma

Navigating the Building Permit Process AGAIN
“Site Plans, Septics, and Plan Checks, oh my!”

Human Trafficking in Santa Cruz County
Voices Unheard, Signs Unseen

If You Can’t Measure It, You Can’t Manage It.
The Challenges Facing the Management of High-Cost Beneficiaries in the Health Services Agency

2024 – 2025 Consolidated Final Report