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…
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October 11, 2014
Help! Being sued For Yelp! Review
I used a company here in Illinois on two occasions and was left with a far less than satisfactory experience both…
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September 15, 2014
Can CA Alcoholic Beverage Control withhold documents?
I have tried for over a year to get certain documents from the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to no…
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September 12, 2014
Can I access a deceased relative’s employment records?
I have read your FAQ section, but still cannot find an answer for my specific question, which is ”Why can’t…
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September 11, 2014
Can someone be arrested for speaking too long at a public meeting?
An activist was arrested at a city council meeting for exceeding the time limit. It’s very loosely enforced by the…
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September 10, 2014
Under CPRA, do I have a right to know who issued a citation?
I recently received a copy of vehicular citations from a local police department. The names of the officers issuing the…
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September 9, 2014
Are public records requests public records?
Are public records requests that are submitted in writing themselves public records and subject to disclosure upon request?