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    A California lawmaker has introduced a bill that would create significant financial barriers for those trying to access public records.

    June 11, 2024

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    CPRA

    Does the CPRA allow access to notes from interviews with job candidates?

    […] an unwarranted invasion of privacy. These records are also subject to the deliberative process privilege, that protects decision-making processes. Cal. Gov. Code § 6255, the balancing test exemption, permits withholding a record if the public interest in nondisclosure outweighs that served by disclosure in order to protect the deliberative process. Wilson v. Superior Court […]

    September 16, 2013

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    CPRA

    Public Agency claims investigation files are exempt PRA

    […] by a large California Corporation. The complaint was filed with the Medical Board of California. After many months I was informed the case was closed. I asked for access to their files of the investigation and was informed that it was exempt from disclosure California Government Code § 6254 (f). My interpretation of the […]

    December 13, 2014

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    CPRA Newsgathering School Records

    School denies access to all info about coach fired amid rumors players’ were abused.

    I cover school sports for the local newspaper and recently a coach was fired amid rumors that he/she was abusive toward players. Apparently the schools  feel no obligation to answer questions on the troubling situation. When asked, they invoke the phrase "personnel matter" like a talisman, and won't say anything beyond either "the coach […]

    March 9, 2014

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    CPRA

    I’m applying to volunteer for the Sheriff’s Dept. Is that form subject to CPRA requests?

    I am considering volunteering for a local sheriff's department. I was given a 14 page document by the department to fill out with lots of background information questions. Some questions are more personal than others. I have no issue supplying them BUT I am curious if this 'volunteer information' form becomes subject to CPRA requests by […]

    November 16, 2015

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    CPRA

    Personal privacy exemption for public college dean

    […] the kennel where she boards her dog from international locales from that phone. I got the phone bills but all the phone numbers were redacted citing California Government Code §6254(c); Cal. Civil Code §1798.42. I am looking for some guidance as to how to draft a response arguing that these phone numbers should be public.

    October 17, 2013

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    CPRA

    Records request denied due to ongoing investigation

    I made a CPRA request for information regarding enforcement of a housing ordinance.  The response was that "the matter is under investigation." How long can the CPRA be denied with the explanation that the matter is "under investigation" ?

    June 5, 2010

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    CPRA

    State college employees using work email for political campaigning

    A member of the staff of a state college used his work email address for over two years to conduct a political campaign. County Counsel is both refusing to act on this matter, and claims there was no inappropriate use of a public email. He talks about door hangers, calling up talk shows, and […]

    August 12, 2011

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    CPRA Police Records

    Writer denied access to coroner’s report on 1947 Black Dahlia case

    I am researching the 'Black Dahlia' murder in California in 1947. I have asked the LAPD for its file on this case, which has been refused under section 6254(f) of the CPRA. The FBI and DA have disclosed their files on the case (the FBI with heavy redactions).The LA County Coroner's Office refuses to disclose […]

    June 10, 2015

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    CPRA

    Police Deny Request for Previously Public Statement Claiming Exemptions

    […] posted and subsequently deleted, the Police released a statement. My request for records from the incident were denied by the police. I would like to challenge their refusal to provide the records claiming an exemption. I believe some portion of this info should be publicly available and their narrative should not be accepted without verification.

    May 15, 2019