The California Department of Health Services, Ongoing Investigations, and Public Records
The California Department of Health Services, Ongoing Investigations, and Public Records Q: I’m a reporter tracking down the causes of an E coli outbreak. The California Department of Health Services isn’t releasing info because it considers its investigation ongoing. Are health investigations exempt? I’m not sure how release of information might jeopardize a scientific investigation. How should I phrase my request to get the documents as soon as possible? Also – as part of this