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FAC names free speech award winners–and one loser

The First Amendment Coalition, a California-based non-profit public interest group, has named the 2009 recipients of its awards for service in the cause of free speech, open government and the public’s right to know. In contrast, the Coalition also has presented its “Darkness Award,” given in recognition of conduct that thwarts freedom of speech. The Bill Farr Award, given jointly with the California Society of Newspaper Editors, goes to Carl Malamud, whose campaigns to put

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State Agency Test Results

State Agency Test Results Q: I am requesting the results of a test from a state agency.  It appears the agency is declining my request not only for my results, but also to view the results of other candidates and also the decision process of the hiring manager. A: Generally speaking, laws restricting access to records should not interfere with a person’s rights to review his or her own records.  It is not clear whether

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Accessing Termination of Employment Records

Accessing Termination of Employment Records Q: 1) My former employer violated my privacy by releasing reasons why I was terminated to the public which was different from the reason that he has given me in writing. 2) I recently asked for copies of my emails pursuant to public records act and the City denied me them. . A: Generally speaking, laws restricting access to records should not interfere with a person’s rights to review his

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Non-Response to Requests

Non-Response to Requests Q: I sent a Freedom of Information Act Request to the California Department of Corrections trying to obtain information related to my position there.  It was an information act using the form letter making a state (not federal) request.  The request was sent by certified mail and they did not respond.  What should I do now?  Thank you in advance for your attention to my concerns. A: From the information in your

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Civil Harrassement Restraining Order Filings; Non-Internet Accessible

Civil Harrassement Restraining Order Filings; Non-Internet Accessible Q: The County Superior Court maintains an “Open Access” internet database system for access to court records and filings, including dockets in all civil and criminal cases and downloads of all filed and imaged pleadings and other filed documents in civil cases — with one exception.  All dockets and imaged documents are publicly inaccessible for all civil harassment restraining order filings.  This results in a quasi secret docket

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