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We were prevented from entering the County Board of Supervisors Meeting in California where they were deciding whether to open…
My county passed a COVID-19 public ordinance stating that citizens are prohibited from participating in public gatherings and can be…
Does a city government satisfy the Brown Act and/or Executive Order N-29-20 if a City Council is only allowing written…
My local sheriff recently denied my request for information related to Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs). I would appreciate any…
The Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) that manages toll roads has sent me an email saying that there is no 14-day…
I’m a federal whistleblower who’s been shut out of a local board of supervisors public meeting due to the COVID-19…
Is there a legal requirement that a Community College in California post Minutes for their Board, Special and Committee Meetings…
Community Service District (CSD) Board members have been in violation of the Brown Act. I have requested multiple policies, procedures…
At a special meeting of a California legislative body, an employee was suddenly put on paid administrative leave. The closed…
I was just trying to find out if I have any rights to see my own personal file in New…