September 14, 2015
My CPRA request was denied due to “attorney-client privilege”
The Chair of the Board of Directors for the Fire Protection District wrote a letter which was published in a…
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September 11, 2015
How can my records request meet deadline if staff assigned is on vacation?
I made a Public Records Request and received confirmation, but the attorney wrote that my request for is too complex to…
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September 9, 2015
How do I find which grant funded school district position using CPRA
There have been several newly created positions in our school district. One says, “grant funded.” I’m looking to find which…
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September 8, 2015
Are Search & Rescue Board Meetings subject to Brown Act?
Our Search and Rescue team is a 501.c.3 non-profit corporation, includes only volunteer members, operates under the Sheriff’s Office and…
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August 15, 2015
Does the Brown Act apply to city council appointed committees?
Does the Brown Act apply to city council appointed committees? If it does, how is a city supposed to conduct the…
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August 14, 2015
Can a newspaper be sued for the content of a letter to the editor?
I am a owner and publisher of a local community newspaper. We printed a letter to the editor that named…
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August 13, 2015
A Can the city legally refuse to fulfill my request unless I use their form?
My city will not fulfill a request for documents made via email. They insist that I first fill out their request…
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July 30, 2015
City Council editing public meeting videos
I went to a Police Commission hearing to file a complaint with the police department. I spoke from a prepared speech. No…
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July 3, 2015
How can I access records on decisions regarding promotions and tenure at UC?
I’m working on a book that requires me to access records regarding the denial of support for a prominent University of…
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July 2, 2015
Can I access attorney’s retainer agreement and invoices via the Public Records Act?
Our local fire district and its former chief, a “retired CalPERS annuitant,” are involved in a judicial process contesting a pension amount…