January 10, 2012
Sheriff refuses access to complaint
Two years ago, I filed a citizens complaint with the Sheriff’s Department. This complaint was against the sheriff and his…
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December 30, 2011
Police deny request for 911 tape
My CPRA request to review the 911 recording/transcript of a 2003 death was denied by the LAPD.
While the cause…
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December 29, 2011
Does the Brown Act apply when board members attend a Town Hall meeting?
At a recent Town Hall meeting, water rates were discussed. A majority of directors of the water district were in…
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December 26, 2011
Denied access to file detailing code violations
The city department of Code Enforcement wants to fine me $2500 per day up to $100,000 for code violations at…
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December 23, 2011
Denied records of homicide investigation
Two family members were involved in a murder/suicide. On the night of the incident the homicide detective told me I…
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December 22, 2011
How do we enforce the Brown Act?
After nearly two years of trying, we finally got a photograph of three of our County Board of Supervisors (we…
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December 21, 2011
Supervisors multi-tasking during public comment
During a hearing on a massive development project the several county supervisors walked around the room, talked on cell phones,…
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December 21, 2011
Can a private company profit by selling public information
Can a private company make a profit by selling public information? Or is there a law that says they cannot…
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December 20, 2011
Where can we legally hold a protest?
I have a small group that would like to do a small Black Friday protest that would be focused on…
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December 5, 2011
Commissioner advised speaking to press could give rise to Brown Act violation
I am a city commissioner, and I was recently advised against voicing my opinion to the press on any subject…