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    CPRA Police Records

    CHP said I could view dashboard video, but all my requests have been denied

    […] I do if CHP does not honor my right to see public records? A CHP officer crashed near me while I was pulled over (engine off) on the shoulder of a highway in California. He seemed under the influence of something and wrote me a simple speeding ticket, although I was parked on the […]

    November 12, 2014

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    Brown Act

    Is public college “executive board” subject to Brown Act?

    […] sessions) because they say they don’t make policies, are not an "advisory board" and they don’t vote on issues. Our thoughts are that the Executive Board is covered by the Brown Act because they meet regularly, provide advisory input and suggestions to the academic senate president who sets the agenda for the academic senate, […]

    May 22, 2013

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    CPRA

    Records request regarding government contractors was denied on privacy grounds

    […] i and K. We are not asking for any personal information other than the names of the persons, amounts paid in a calendar year, branch of the government the payments were made from, and general description of the payment made for people or companies either working for, or contracting with the county/city. Somehow they […]

    July 13, 2010

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    Third-Party Settlements

    Last year, the city of Los Angeles settled a lawsuit by several outdoor advertising companies.  The settlement, approved by the Superior Court in Feb. 2007, included a requirement that the companies submit to the city a complete inventory of all their off-site advertising signs, including location and permit status.  A public request for this […]

    June 14, 2009

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    Brown Act CPRA

    The CPRA, the Brown Act and Retirement Trusts

    An employee retirement trust is delegated the responsibility of providing and administering retiree health benefits by our school district.  The unions appoint four individuals, the district appoints four and it is unclear who appoints the two retirees on the board (10 board members total).  I filed PRAs last year, they responded to first one […]

    June 14, 2009

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    CPRA

    The CPRA, Email Communication, Right to Privacy and Records Regarding One’s Self

    […] in California for: "All Email communication regarding myself and my child." I received partial records which are not nearly complete. I am concerned about adherence to legal safeguards prohibiting school districts or any public entity from "sanitizing" requested records. Thus far, I believe the records show collusion, staged accusations regarding residency compliance, and derogatory name calling.

    June 14, 2009

  • Asked and Answered

    Brown Act CPRA

    Text-Messaging Public Records

    […] and CA Public Records Act and can find no authority for the Mayor's position. At the same time, I can find no authority for the position taken by Peter Scheer of CFAC who is quoted as saying,"Whether the message comes by text message to a personal iPhone or by Pony Express is irrelevant. What […]

    June 14, 2009

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    CPRA

    CPRA Exemptions for Drafts

    I have requested from the City any or all documents, emails, etc. regarding a proposed development policy. When they did not provide the information, they were given a deadline of today. Little of the information was provided and was told that since the policy is in draft form, it would not be provided until […]

    April 2, 2018

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    CPRA Police Records

    Are police dashboard-cam videos exempt from the CPRA?

    I am writing to see if there is any California case law on the release of dash cam videos and whether they are public record. I've been covering the case of a police officer accused of committing assault on a juvenile under the color of authority . The officer's defense was that he was singled […]

    March 18, 2015