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FAC Victory in “Reverse CPRA” Case: Court Orders Disclosure of Records Alleging Misconduct by Milpitas City Official

[…] bills. (Williams has denied these charges.) Judge Kulkarni’s recent order is tentative, meaning the court could change it based on objections from the parties, who have 15 days to tell the court if they object. After that time, the order becomes final. Courts rarely change much of substance in tentative rulings. "We are grateful […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
- Public Records
May 3, 2018
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Brown Act

Destruction of Public Records

[…] to retain such minutes, agendas, and other records of closed meetings. Although the Brown Act provides that tapes of open meetings "may be erased or destroyed 30 days after the taping or recording" (Govt. Code Section 54953.5; Govt. Code Section 11124.1(b)), this provision only addresses the taping of open (not closed) meetings. Unfortunately, no […]

June 14, 2009
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Clara Hogan Named as FAC’s Communications and Programs Director

September 13, 2017
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Brown Act

Can a California City Council Cut Public Comment Time with No Notice Before Meeting?

[…] the number of speakers. I sent a Cure and Correct letter with a specific request for a written response to that letter in no more than 30 days (per the Brown Act). I am hoping they will admit their error, modify their operations, and we can all move on. But if they don't, I […]

August 26, 2020
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FOIA

Does Excessive Redaction of FOIA Requested Documents Constitute Censorship?

[…] of documents that are exempt from disclosure. 5 U.S.C. § 552(b). By statute, the agency is required to grant or deny a FOIA request within 20 working days, except "in unusual circumstances," in which case the agency can extend the deadline by notifying the requestor. 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6). If an agency denies an individual’s […]

February 27, 2018
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FAC Sues San Diego District Attorney’s Office for Sexual Harassment, Misconduct Records
- Government Transparency and Accountability
- Public Records
July 27, 2018
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CFAC Update: Acting globally and locally: From internet censorship in China to a TRO against Atherton, CA
- Government Transparency and Accountability
June 3, 2009
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FAC News Press Release

Yahoo!’s Neil Budde Joins CFAC Board

June 2, 2009
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Brown Act

Brown Act Violation Concerns Over Closed Session Protocols for Employee Evaluations

January 20, 2021
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Cases

CFAC files brief to lift gag in BART homicide case
- Government Transparency and Accountability
June 3, 2009