June 18, 2015
Police won’t provide me access to my interrogation reports
My landlord has called Police Department many times to harass me. I’ve called and written to the PD for copies…
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June 16, 2015
Trying to access the transcript of a 911 call
I had an allergic reaction between some medication I am on and alcohol while traveling on Amtrak. The conductor called…
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June 15, 2015
Is it Fair Use to post musical film clips for a history class?
I am an educator who set up a 501(c(3) to teach American history through the music of Gershwin, Berlin, Cole…
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June 15, 2015
School District dictatorial about student use of social media, texting
Our six children have been enrolled in our community public schools since 1992. Three of our children have already graduated, one…
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June 12, 2015
Can they deny my request for a video of a meeting that was streamed live?
I have been denied my request for a copy of a videotape of a Town Hall Meeting that was streamed…
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June 11, 2015
Request for names of Squid Vessel Permit buyers denied
I am a commercial fisherman and a journalist. Pursuant to my rights under the California Public Record Act (Government Code…
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June 10, 2015
Writer denied access to coroner’s report on 1947 Black Dahlia case
I am researching the ‘Black Dahlia’ murder in California in 1947. I have asked the LAPD for its file on this…
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June 9, 2015
Accessing university’s decision making on promotions and tenure
I’m working on a book on the discovery of AIDS. The discoverer was denied support for his promotion and tenure…
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June 8, 2015
Will attorney/client privilege keep me from learning how County is spending bond money?
I recently asked my county Supervisor what code or law allowed them to use funds from a CSA (County Service Area), which…
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May 21, 2015
Do Chair’s new rules for committee members violate the Brown Act?
As an appointed member of a City committee I have made several complaints to the County Air Quality District due to egregious…