September 7, 2011
Public comment time limit changed without notice
At a recent Planning Commission public hearing, we were told in the agenda and online that we would be given…
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September 5, 2011
How can copy fees vary from agency to agency?
I submitted a bid to be the janitorial service provider for the county court house. After the bid was over…
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September 5, 2011
Costs soar for City Council meeting DVDs
I know that cities cannot charge for staff time when it comes to making photocopies in public records requests. Does…
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September 4, 2011
I couldn’t video tape my own arrest, but a reality show was allowed
Fish & Game “wardens” recently arrested me near a remote campground where I had been sitting in my car trying…
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August 26, 2011
Sheriff’s office won’t release names of inmates held on immigration charges
I’m working on a story about inmates in county jail released into ICE (Immigration Customs Enforcement) custody. Seeking records of…
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August 25, 2011
How are non-print media regulated in schools?
Does California Ed Code 48907 apply to non-print media (ie: school news broadcasts via TV or internet)? If not, is…
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August 24, 2011
City Council allowing presentation not on the agenda
At our last City Council meeting our mayor personally invited a federal government agent to speak during our public comment…
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August 23, 2011
Does Ohio law allow videotaping of council meetings?
I have a local AM talk radio show in Ohio. Recently, I decided to visit my local council meetings and…
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August 22, 2011
Can I appeal a records request denial from State Medical Board?
I made a request to the California Medical Board for licensing application information. The Medical Board denied my request and…
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August 21, 2011
Board retailiating against former colleague who called them on Brown Act violations
I am a former 15 year elected official for a small airport special district. Prior to being a board member,…