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April 8, 2016

Blog post results in threats of defamation

I am an online blog author that highlights the stories of sexual abuse victims. My most recent story highlights a…
- First Amendment
April 7, 2016

Can I use the Sunshine Act to access to state-controlled information?

Under California Proposition 59 (The Sunshine Act) I would like to formally petition the state of California for state-controlled information.…
- CPRA
April 6, 2016

Citizen access to City financial reports

For the past year and a half, I have been attending our local City Council Meetings. I have determined by…
- Brown Act
- CPRA
April 5, 2016

Access to records in workers’ comp issue

I’m currently battling a workers’ comp case with my former employer. In November, my husband requested a welfare check on…
- CPRA
- Police Records
April 4, 2016

Brown Act violation involving resignations

During a Community Service District meeting in Sept., the board president read a resignation statement effective Dec. 31, however the…
- Brown Act
- CPRA
April 1, 2016

Access to public library records under Public Records Act

I have been trying to obtain records of withdrawn items from my public library over the past 10 years. When…
- CPRA
March 31, 2016

Grounds for Cease & Desist under the Brown Act

Last June, my local City Council approved a $120,000 contract to a lobbying firm to work on a pending piece of…
- Brown Act
March 30, 2016

Utility District board member access to agenda information

I am a board member at my local Public Utility District. I requested information on an agenda item and did not…
March 29, 2016

When are closed sessions legitimized under the Brown Act?

I serve as a trustee on a California school board, and I have a Brown Act-related question. At our next…
- Brown Act
March 28, 2016

Seeking 911 records for wrongful death

I am seeking records on a 911 report/timing and wondering what is covered under my First Amendment rights.
- CPRA
- Police Records