January 20, 2021
How can I Access Information On a Parolee in California
I’m trying to find out how to access a record from the parole office to determine the date a certain…
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January 20, 2021
Sheriff Denied My Request For Data From Automated License Plate Readers
My local sheriff recently denied my request for information related to Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs). I would appreciate any…
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October 30, 2020
Accessing Aggregated Medical Information for COVID-19 Deceased
I was told by our county authorities that the county cannot release specific ages, gender, co-morbidities or housing situation (group…
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September 23, 2020
Can a California agency deny my records request without providing any citations or reasons?
I am encountering a problem with regards to the California Public Records Act and state parks. I was seeking log…
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September 23, 2020
Can a records request be denied in California over fear of the public being misinformed?
Are there any California Public Records Act cases that allow or disallow the withholding of records under CA Gov.…
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August 11, 2020
Can I Obtain A Copy of A Zoning Complaint Filed Against Me?
If someone filed a complaint with the county zoning office about my property can I obtain a copy of the…
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August 7, 2020
County Ignores My Requests For Public Records
I have had a long-running battle with the county’s Community Development Agency on them altering Tax Assessor real estate records…
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August 7, 2020
Can the School District Refuse to Disclose Legal Fees Because of Attorney-Client Privilege?
A school district in California is refusing to disclose the amounts paid to outside legal counsel to defend itself in…
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July 30, 2020
Can we submit a Public Records Act request for a California elected official’s personal emails, text messages?
We believe that one of our city council members has been using her personal emails, text messages and Facebook to…
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July 30, 2020
How can I access to the Zodiac Killer police files since law enforcement agencies are stonewalling?
I have been conducting academic research in the “Zodiac Killer” case from the late 1960s and early 1970s. As part…