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A&A: Police deny request for 911 tape

FAC December 30, 2011

Q: My CPRA request to review the 911 recording/transcript of a 2003 death was denied by the LAPD. While the cause of death was determined to be a knife wound the coroner declined to rule on whether the incident was a suicide or homicide. Prior to my formal request, the police refused to discuss the case citing its ”ongoing nature.” My formal request to review the 911 call for service was denied because it was

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A&A: Does the Brown Act apply when board members attend a Town Hall meeting?

FAC December 29, 2011

Q: At a recent Town Hall meeting, water rates were discussed. A majority of directors of the water district were in attendance to answer any questions. They did not notice this meeting. Items were discussed that they will vote on. Is this a Brown Act violation? A: Under the Brown Act, a “meeting” includes any congregation of a majority of the members of a legislative body at the same time and place to hear, discuss

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Go Daddy removes name from SOPA support list

FAC December 27, 2011

Domain-name host Go-Daddy has withdrawn its name from the judiciary’s list of SOPA supporters two days shy of the Move-Your-Domain-from-Go-Daddy protest scheduled for Dec. 29 inspired by pan avalanche of comments to a post on Reddit. Read all about Go Daddy’s reaction and much, much more web and political reaction to SOPA on Techdirt.  

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A&A: Denied access to file detailing code violations

FAC December 26, 2011

Q: The city department of Code Enforcement wants to fine me $2500 per day up to $100,000 for code violations at my resident. When I made a public record request to see the evidence that the City’s has gathered on my property, it was denied stating that the case is still open and considered an active investigation. This matter has gone over a year now. No proof or evidence will be provided, but they are

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