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    Blog

    MediaNews, Hearst and Clint Reilly should not be allowed to keep their secret settlement a secret

    […] participants. Recent examples include the Wall Street Journal, whose top editors knew about Rupert Murdoch’s offer to purchase Dow Jones (owner of the Journal and related businesses) for days before the news was made public--not by the Journal, but by CNBC, a competitor. In California, the Hearst Corporation, owner of the San Francisco Chronicle, […]

    June 2, 2009

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    Cases

    FAC sues LA council over destroyed public records

    […] new lawsuit filed by the First Amendment Coalition against Los Angeles highlights local governments’ all-too-common---and illegal---practice of destroying public records. The suit, filed Thursday in Superior Court for Los Angeles County, focuses on documents that went missing when a termed-out council member, Tom LaBonge, left office in 2015. Thousands of documents about city business---"public […]

    August 26, 2016

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    Brown signs SB 1300, but calls on Legislature to fix public access issues

    […] law does not authorize petroleum refineries to collect attorney’s fees from individuals or organizations seeking those records." Hancock, in a letter to Jerry Brown, acknowledged the need for "additional language" to "avoid any misinterpretation" and said it is her "intent to introduce legislation next session" to do that. The problematic amendments to SB 1300 […]

    October 17, 2014

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    Brown Act

    Brown Act violations in closed session real-property negotiations

    […] be invalidated with a "Cure and Correct" letter due to incorrect closed session procedure. If so, how would the form letter be worded to accomplish this? Thanks for the response to my question. It appears that this violation may continue until the decision is brought to open session.One other question is as to the […]

    September 8, 2016

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    CPRA

    When Does Copyright Apply to Public Records?

    […] the home in the city offices. But they said we could not make copies of them or reproduce them because they were copyrighted by the architectural firm. I'm wondering if such a copyright exemption exists in the CPRA? Or do we have the right to insist on making copies of the material and publishing it?

    May 23, 2018

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    CPRA

    My Request for City Contract with Towing Company Was Never Answered

    […] Records Act to timely respond to PRA requests. If the agency is claiming that certain records are exempt under the Act, it is required to cite the exemption and explain how its applies to the records. Gov’t Code § 6253(c). You can read more about the Public Records Acthere. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP […]

    May 16, 2019

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    CPRA

    Unreasonable Fees for Access

    […] a database of records that are computer printouts of companies who have valid permits, and these lists used by their staff daily. They are not custom made for the public, and other counties post these lists on their website at no charge. In addition, the County requires a written request and charges a search […]

    June 14, 2009

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    Brown Act

    Improper Noticing of Serial and Special Meetings In Violation of the Brown Act

    […] the Act. Cal. Gov. Code § 54960;McKee v. Orange Unified School District, 110 Cal. App. 4th 1310 (2003). Cal. Gov. Code § 54960.1 sets forth the procedure for nullification of a legislative action taken in violation of the Brown Act. Unfortunately, § 54960.1 provides tight timing requirements on filing such an action, including the […]

    March 11, 2020

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    CPRA

    Golden Gate Bridge suicide records

    I recently made a request to the Golden Gate Bridge and Transportation District for copies of all incident reports from 2006 regarding suicides at the Golden Gate Bridge, attempted suicides, and interrupted suicides.  I had made a similar request for the records from 2004 a few years ago and was provided with the documents […]

    June 14, 2009

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    CPRA Police Records

    Obtaining Copies of Police Reports Relating to a Minor

    The Sheriff’s Office refused to provide me with a copy of their Police Report about a shooting. I stated that my son (9-yr old) resides at an address near the shooting and he is in mortal danger. I need this report for the Family Court.

    June 14, 2009