SLO County Grand Jury Report Details Needed Maintenance at Santa Margarita Cemetery

SLO County Grand Jury Report Details Needed Maintenance at Santa Margarita Cemetery

SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. (KEYT) – In a new report, the San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury responded to a citizen's complaint regarding the disorganized maintenance of the Santa Margarita Cemetery, revealing the lack of transparency and upkeep of the grounds. The Grand Jury received the initial complaint back in November 2024, claiming the cemetery was not being well-maintained, headstones were not properly placed, plots did not have proper marks o…

Grand Jury calls for improvements at Santa Margarita cemetery

Report examines district procedures, processes, and operations – The 2025-26 San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury has released a report examining the procedures, processes, and operations of the Santa Margarita Cemetery District. According to the Grand Jury, the investigation originated from a citizen complaint submitted on Nov. 19, 2024. The complaint raised concerns regarding oversight of the Santa Margarita Cemetery and its grounds. The report, …