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    Financials

    […] transparency, free expression and a free press. We’re trusted and top-rated: We have earned top ratings from the most trusted independent charity evaluators in the United States for our efficient operations and sound financial management. We’re transparent: Transparency and disclosure are at the core of our operations. We are committed to ensuring that key […]

    July 3, 2024

  • Handbooks

    Reporter’s Field Guide: Data Sources in California

    […] few things to keep in mind when using this guide: Use it as a tip sheet but be sure to always review sources, methodology and data dictionaries for any data you plan to report on. Proceed with caution when using any dataset. Always ask questions and double check definitions, numbers, and assumptions to make […]

    January 29, 2026

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    Cases Press Release

    Secret Docket Revealed: FAC Wins Cal Supreme Court Rulings Unsealing Clemency Files

    […] rulings — six unanimous opinions issued Sept. 11 — reject Gov. Gavin Newsom’s efforts to keep secret the files the Governor submits in support of his requests for the Supreme Court’s consent to grant clemency to twice-convicted felons. As a result, Governor Newsom is required to publicly release some previously sealed records no later […]

    September 16, 2019

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    CPRA

    Tax collector withholding documents

    My request to the CountyTax Collectors' office for "any handbook, manual or instructions that delineate the process in which your office processes claims for excess proceeds" is almost one month past the day they received the request and have refused to respond. What should I do?

    July 16, 2009

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    CPRA Police Records

    Denied records of homicide investigation

    […] ultimately got to a Sergeant. He said it was largely a factor of time to redact any personal information of witnesses, etc. He would "try" to arrange for me to come in so he could verbally reveal information as he saw fit and that would not take up too much of his time. This […]

    December 23, 2011

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    CPRA School Records

    Accessing a school district’s settlement agreements

    […] disclosure under the Public Records Act. Although it should generally be possible to draft a settlement agreement without including material so sensitive that it qualifies for an exemption from disclosure under the PRA, it is conceivable that a settlement agreement might contain material legitimately exempt from disclosure under state or federal law. Yet even […]

    January 20, 2012

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    Brown Act CPRA First Amendment

    Mayor up for reelection wants to stifle public comment on candidates

    The mayor who is running for reelection is currently advancing a policy revision to stifle the public comments during City Council meetings of anyone who is speaking to a ballot initiative or on a candidate. Recently the mayor discussed the changes she’s proposing in an interview with a local newspaper and mentioned email communication […]

    August 30, 2010

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    Brown Act CPRA

    School Superintendent Goals: Public or Private?

    Under the Brown Act, does a school board have the obligation to disclose the goals they set for the district superintendent of schools? Similarly, do they have the obligation to disclose the evaluation criteria for the superintendent of schools? The evaluation criteria for teachers is in the public record, so why not the same […]

    August 14, 2014

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    CPRA

    Can I access attorney’s retainer agreement and invoices via the Public Records Act?

    […] district is using taxpayer dollars to defend the chief's portion of the CalPERS claim, I did a PRA request on  to view a number of invoices paid for "legal expenses," and received no response. In reviewing the board's packet, I noticed another payment for a "consultant," so I sent my former PRA request again […]

    July 2, 2015

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    CPRA

    Is a Salary/Wage Review Really A “Trade Secret”?

    […] and discussing this report as a "trade secret." I have requested a copy of this report under the CPRA and was refused based on the trade secret exemption. Their response was, "Said records are not subject to public disclosure as they constitute valuable trade secrets of the District which if disclosed to competitors could […]

    July 2, 2010