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CPRA Police Records

Accessing police records on frequent use or misuse of helicopters hovering above my neighborhood

[…] inquire what I can do to obtain a Los Angeles police report. Their website reports are only disclosed to the victims, and references Section 6254 of the Government Code (para. f) which seems to support their limited release. I'm requesting the documents to investigate the use, or misuse, of helicopters in our neighborhood. The […]

February 14, 2012
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Brown Act CPRA

Are city council subcommittees Brown Act-exempt?

[…] created by formal action, but falls under the ad hoc sub-quorum committee exemption, then the committee does not have to adhere to the Brown Act's meeting requirements. Government Code § 54952(b). On the other hand, if the advisory committee is a standing committee, which has: "continuing jurisdiction" over a particular subject matter (e.g., budget, […]

September 21, 2012
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CPRA

CPRA request on pension investments was denied for the “public good”

I am seeking some clarification regarding the use of Government Code Section 6255(a) by the San Diego County Employees Retirement System and am wondering if there is any case law that shows the use of this law is not being applied correctly. I have included the information below that the plan provided me. "...documents […]

May 16, 2012
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CPRA

Agency Claims 90-Day Records Request Response Time

[…] was finally told that a response would be forthcoming in 90 days. I questioned the 90 days and below was a response from there legal dept. " Government Code 6253(c) also states that when a state agency makes a determination that it has disclosable public records, that "the agency shall state the estimated date […]

February 14, 2018
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Brown Act First Amendment

School Site Council tactics intimidate parents, public

[…] "limited public forums," or areas that traditionally have not been made open to the public, but have become public forums for at least some purposes because the government body that regulates a particular area has made it available for use by the public. The same high standard that applies to public forums -- the […]

February 3, 2012
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CPRA

Are government contractors’ 1099’s disclosable?

[…] their "no such records exist" response and remind them of this requirement. Holme Roberts & Owen LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation.

January 17, 2012
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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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May 30, 2024
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First Amendment Newsgathering

Do students’ free speech rights extend to internet and TV broadcasts?

[…] or Section 2 of Article I of the California Constitution. Holme Roberts & Owen LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to First Amendment Coalition hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation.

December 2, 2011
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First Amendment

How are non-print media regulated in schools?

[…] or Section 2 of Article I of the California Constitution. Holme Roberts & Owen LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to First Amendment Coalition hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation.

August 25, 2011