santa barbara county grand jury

A new report says more inspectors are needed for enforcement. It also says sheriff's deputies should accompany inspectors to ensure their safety.

The report calls for staffing and procedural improvements. Some were already underway before the report was released this week.

The report calls on agencies to sell surplus land for affordable housing use, and cut red tape in the project approval process.

New Grand Jury Report points out that enforcement costs can potentially exceed revenue.

A new Santa Barbara County Grand Jury report suggests the county doesn't have the data it needs to evaluate the risk.

New report looked at six deaths in county jails since 2022. Report says jails need more staffing, better review of health of inmates during intakes.

New report says there is progress, but that more trained workers are needed to deal with those in crisis who pose a risk to themselves, or others.

Grand Jury members get $25 dollars a day to serve, a number that's been unchanged since before 2000. Report calls for it to be increased to $50 a day.

The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury is calling for the Lompoc City Council to take steps to oversee the tourism group.

Report calling for better monitoring says Santa Barbara County has nearly 5,600 idle wells, with more than 4,200 plugged and abandoned.