April 3, 2025
I could not display a video during my public comment at a city council meeting
A city council allows members of the public to display media in support of their public comment so long as…
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Asked & Answered
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April 1, 2025
How do I know whether a city retaliated against me for criticizing it?
I criticized a city official and a city council. I believe as a result, I lost my ability to apply…
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April 1, 2025
Can a school limit a teacher’s speech?
I used to teach in a school district in the midwest. In some classes, I mentioned that I support the…
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April 1, 2025
Can the governing board of a public agency delete recordings of public meetings?
A California public agency makes recordings of public meetings accessible to the public by posting them on its website. However,…
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March 6, 2025
Can a public official delete users’ comments and block them from the official’s social media account?
I would like to bring to your attention a concern regarding the social media practices of a local…
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March 6, 2025
What are my rights when the Legislature’s Rules Committees haven’t responded to my request for legislative records for more than 10 days?
I requested that a California state senator or their staff provide me with information about certain expenditures of…
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March 6, 2025
Are police notes following an auto accident public records?
If a police officer took notes about an auto accident and wrote down witness statements on a piece…
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April 28, 2022
Multiple CPRA Requests For A Decades Old Homicide Have Been Denied Without Explanation
I am seeking information from the California Department of Justice regarding a 1981 multiple homicide. I have reason to believe…
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April 27, 2022
Newspaper Facing Possible Retaliation Over Reporting On Local Scandal Involving City Hall
We are a small news organization covering a scandal and cover-up regarding finances and fraudulent email involving the city. There…
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April 26, 2022
Request For Public Employee W2 Forms Fulfilled, But Heavily Redacted. Are The Redactions Legal?
I submitted a CPRA request for W2’s for a group of public school employees. When I received the W2 forms,…