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,…
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April 26, 2022
Are Construction Permits Accessible Under the CPRA?
We are doing an investigation about a non-profit organization in California. We tried to request construction permit information from the…
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April 24, 2022
Can I Sue Facebook For Censoring Me?
Facebook censored my comments then blocked me for 30 days. I want to take them to court
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April 21, 2022
I’ve Filed A Brown Act Violation Cure or Correct Letter. What Is My Next Step If They Fail to Comply?
I have served a Brown Act Violation Cure or Correct/Cease and Desist Letter to a local city agency in California.…
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April 21, 2022
Council Meetings On Zoom Have Increased Brown Act Violations During The Public Comment Period
Our city council meetings have recently moved to Zoom sessions due to COVID. I’m curious about possible Brown Act violations…
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April 21, 2022
What Are My Rights as a Journalist Arrested And Detained Without Cause?
I am a journalist whose First and Fourth Amendment Rights were violated by police. The incident occurred while I was…
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April 21, 2022
School District Stalling Over My Request For Gender Breakdowns On Student Performance
I made a PRA request to the School District for gender breakdowns on student performance. After nine business days, I…