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CPRA

The California Department of Health Services, Ongoing Investigations, and Public Records

[…] worried they will try to keep all of the investigative records private. Even the lab tests looking at the DNA of the E. coli - these were government tests done in the public interest with taxpayer money (and so should belong to the people of California) but you could also make the case that […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Surveillance cameras and the CPRA

[…] piled on top of me, injuring me and then had me thrown in jail. This all happened directly underneath a surveillance camera. I have repeatedly asked for the surveillance tapes but have received only cursory replies from the University's police officials. Speaking to the city police, I've been told to file a motion with […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

State Agency Test Results

I am requesting the results of a test from a state agency. It appears the agency is declining my request not only for my results, but also to view the results of other candidates and also the decision process of the hiring manager.

June 14, 2009
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Brown Act CPRA

Special District Compliance

Which State Agency and/or which State Department oversees, enforce, and/or investigate Special District compliance with California Government Codes: Mitigation Fees (Sections 66000), Brown Act and Public Records Act?

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

School administrators and the CPRA

Is a high school principal considered a public official? E.G. are his/her "writings" public open to public view per the California Constitution?

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Records of complaint relating to investigations of public employees/officials

One of my employees filed a sexual harassment complaint with the LA DWP against me and several of my coworkers. I asked for a copy of the complaint. I was told that DWP does not like to give the complaint before the investigation. The investigation found no basis for the claim. Now, when I […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA FOIA

Record of state and federal spending

What would it take to compel the California legislature and judiciary to make public all records pertaining to how state and federal tax monies are spent? Would not the California Public Records Act have to comply with Federal Law (i.e. Freedom of Information Act)? If not, could not a suit be brought in federal […]

June 14, 2009
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First Amendment

Threatened with expulsion for posting on public college online forum

I posted some helpful information on a public college's online-class forum and was threatened with expulsion. The forum is in an asynchronous online class where any student is allowed to share; not in a class-assignment area. I need advice on how to protect myself.

May 18, 2015
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Brown Act CPRA Newsgathering

Police dispatch calls

I am reporting a story on law enforcement agencies encoding police dispatch calls and rendering useless police scanners used by the press and broadcast reporters. Has this issue surfaced in other counties or states? Has it been tested in court? Is there a basis to challenge it in court?

June 14, 2009
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Brown Act

City Clerk requires Ad Hoc reports to be in announcements

[…] found it difficult to come to an agreement on the how to proceed in conveying our recommendations to council. I would appreciate any clarification as to the reasoning behind the city clerks request. My research on open meeting laws, accessing government records and the online resources about the Brown Act have not provided much help.

October 6, 2009