December 13, 2014
Public Agency claims investigation files are exempt PRA
I filed a complaint alleging the violation of the corporate practice of medicine by a large California Corporation. The complaint…
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December 12, 2014
Police refuse to release names of individuals who bought stolen laptop
My laptop was taken in a burglary. When the police located it, it had been bought and sold twice people who…
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December 11, 2014
New rules by city council restrict free speech
Several months ago the city council majority changed the public comments procedure to make it more difficult for all that…
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November 16, 2014
Denied request for identities of homicide victims four years after the crime
I have a question about police records you may be able to help with. I’m trying to verify the identities…
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November 15, 2014
Can I access recordings made by the LA Dept. of Animal Services?
Does a request for public records of public hearings of department of Animal Services include tape recordings of hearing made…
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November 14, 2014
How can I stop city from violating Brown Act during budget meetings?
The city is having a budget meeting. The printed budget is over 500 pages and is divided into department sections.…
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November 13, 2014
Facebook community target of a self-proclaimed “troll army”
I am aware that this may not be a First Amendment issue due to the fact that it concerns private…
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November 12, 2014
CHP said I could view dashboard video, but all my requests have been denied
What can I do if CHP does not honor my right to see public records? A CHP officer crashed near…
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October 13, 2014
Taping of public charter school meetings curtailed by corporate owners
I am the parent of a child attending a public charter school. About a year ago when transparency appeared to…
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October 12, 2014
Did Prop. 42 eliminate fees for public records?
I’m trying to find out whether Prop 42 now requires local agencies to provide free access to public records or…