Sheriff files suit against DA after she’s subpoenaed to testify before civil grand jury

John McDowell 6/16/25 John McDowell 6/16/25

Sheriff files suit against DA after she’s subpoenaed to testify before civil grand jury

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Grand jury calls for internal control assessments. Evaluations of financial reporting, operations to curb fraud, waste

John McDowell 7/16/24 John McDowell 7/16/24

Grand jury calls for internal control assessments. Evaluations of financial reporting, operations to curb fraud, waste

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Grand jury: Restaurant garbage an issue in San Mateo County Civil grand jury looks into ‘less than sanitary’ conditions.

John McDowell 7/16/24 John McDowell 7/16/24

Grand jury: Restaurant garbage an issue in San Mateo County Civil grand jury looks into ‘less than sanitary’ conditions.

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Grand jury report suggests success metric for San Mateo County’s Homekey hotels.

John McDowell 7/16/24 John McDowell 7/16/24

Grand jury report suggests success metric for San Mateo County’s Homekey hotels.

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San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury: More bike safety

John McDowell 7/17/23 John McDowell 7/17/23

San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury: More bike safety

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Civil Grand Jury: Students benefit from career, work-based high schools like TIDE Academy in Menlo Park

John McDowell 7/17/23 John McDowell 7/17/23

Civil Grand Jury: Students benefit from career, work-based high schools like TIDE Academy in Menlo Park

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The 2022-23 San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury is out with its first report

John McDowell 6/13/23 John McDowell 6/13/23

The 2022-23 San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury is out with its first report

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Congratulations to Aran O'Sullivan of Carlmont High School in Belmont, who is our 2023 $1,000 scholarship winner!

John McDowell 5/16/23 John McDowell 5/16/23

Congratulations to Aran O'Sullivan of Carlmont High School in Belmont, who is our 2023 $1,000 scholarship winner!

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John McDowell 5/4/23 John McDowell 5/4/23

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John McDowell 3/29/23 John McDowell 3/29/23

Why doesn’t somebody do something?

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Public records aren’t nuisance for government, they are essence of democracy

John McDowell 8/17/22 John McDowell 8/17/22

Public records aren’t nuisance for government, they are essence of democracy

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Former Civil Grand Jury Foreperson Michael Patrick interview on Millbrae Community Television where he explains the role of the Civil Grand Jury.

John McDowell 8/14/22 John McDowell 8/14/22

Former Civil Grand Jury Foreperson Michael Patrick interview on Millbrae Community Television where he explains the role of the Civil Grand Jury.

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The Pacifica Tribune covers the parklet/outdoor dining report

John McDowell 8/12/22 John McDowell 8/12/22

The Pacifica Tribune covers the parklet/outdoor dining report

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KPIX 5 video story

John McDowell 8/11/22 John McDowell 8/11/22

KPIX 5 video story

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KPIX 5: Can San Mateo County's water supply withstand a major earthquake? New report raises concerns

John McDowell 8/11/22 John McDowell 8/11/22

KPIX 5: Can San Mateo County's water supply withstand a major earthquake? New report raises concerns

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Half Moon Bay Review: Cities work to normalize outdoor dining rules

John McDowell 8/4/22 John McDowell 8/4/22

Half Moon Bay Review: Cities work to normalize outdoor dining rules

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The CGJA Presents A New Book On The History And Importance Of The Civil Grand Jury

John McDowell 5/28/19 John McDowell 5/28/19

The CGJA Presents A New Book On The History And Importance Of The Civil Grand Jury

New e-book explains the Civil Grand jury in clear and concise language!

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KTVU Interviews The Chair OF The CGJA

John McDowell 5/28/19 John McDowell 5/28/19

KTVU Interviews The Chair OF The CGJA

The CGJA explains the ins and outs of the Civil Grand Jury in this TV interview.

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The Civil Grand Jury Is On Nextdoor

John McDowell 5/28/19 John McDowell 5/28/19

The Civil Grand Jury Is On Nextdoor

Follow the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury on Nextdoor.

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