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    CPRA Police Records

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

    […] is a public agency, you can also try requesting the records directly from the museum. The CPRA applies to nearly all information held by state or local government agencies.  The CPRA applies to all local agencies, as well as legislative bodies subject to the Brown Act.  Gov’t Code § 6252(a), which incorporates Gov’t Code […]

    June 10, 2015

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    Brown Act

    Does City Council’s Rule Against Holding Up Signs At Meetings Violate the First Amendment?

    […] highly fact-specific analysis, which is unfortunately outside the scope of services we can provide at this hotline. We recommend speaking with a local lawyer experienced in city government issues, who can provide you with more detailed analysis and specific advice. In any event, you may wish to inform the city attorney, and other members […]

    January 20, 2021

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    CFAC awards

    CFAC announces awards to FOES and friends of free speech, open government. "Darkness Awards" zap Orange County judge, Capistrano school board, San Bernardino assessor The California First Amendment Coalition has named the 2008 recipients of its "Darkness Award," given in recognition of conduct that thwarts freedom of speech and the public's right to know. […]

    June 3, 2009

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    Brown Act CPRA

    The CPRA, the Brown Act and Retirement Trusts

    […] is constructed and has duties similar to pension boards (administer retirement benefits and act as a fiduciary on behalf of beneficiaries only).  Pension boards are subject to Brown Act and PRA, but is that because of court decisions; which ones, if so? or by law.  Can this Board ban me from meetings.  I write […]

    June 14, 2009

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    Brown Act

    Public comments on water rates closed, item still on agenda

    […] certain City Council members. I'm not allowed to say anything during "Public Comments" because it is on the Agenda. But when it comes up on the Agenda, I am not allowed to tell the Council to "get their act together and VOTE already" because the Prop 218 hearing has closed. Something doesn't seem right here.

    November 25, 2009

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    Brown Act Newsgathering

    Restrictions on Agendas and Minutes

    I am attempting to report on city government and  have learned that the city only offers citizens the chance to view agendas during normal business hours. If one wishes to obtain copies, the city charges $.15 per black and white page. Past agendas and minutes can be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope. […]

    March 5, 2012

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    Brown Act CPRA First Amendment

    City gone wild with continual Brown Act and CPRA violations

    […] talking about how the city has lost millions [like the city of Bell] and given away millions more as favors to certain council and city staff friends. Actions are being taken by the city manager to sue this same outspoken city councilman over his asking questions about contract steering by the city finance director. […]

    May 16, 2012

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    Brown Act

    Can Police Chief sit on dais at a Police Commission meeting

    The Brown Act serves to facilitate public participation in all phases of local government decision-making, and to curb misuse of the democratic process by secret legislation of public bodies. Bell v. Vista Unified School Dist., 82 Cal. App. 4th 672 (2000). The Brown Act is invoked if a "legislative body" is involved, and if a majority of […]

    January 12, 2016