A slew of government and press organizations opposed a proposed state bill that would make it harder and more expensive for people to get public records.
Tag: California Public Records Act
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Is California’s Public Records Law About to Get Gutted?
AB 1821 would permit government agencies to charge some people $88 per hour as they search for public documents under the state’s public records act.
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San Clemente Grapples With State Transparency Laws
San Clemente City Council members addressed an alleged violation of the state’s open meeting law — seeing one council member recuse himself from a real estate negotiation after apparently divulging closed-door information.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Tightens Electronic Device Policy After Probe Finds Disregard for Records Law
City officials are also moving to keep emails for two years now, instead of the 90-day window that’s currently in place and require staff to use government devices for city business.
Posted inGovernment
Anaheim Can’t Find Email Detailing Stadium Sale Corruption Called Out by FBI
While federal investigators refer to a copy of an email showcasing how Angels representatives, along with current and former Anaheim city council members, worked together to sell Angel Stadium, city staff say they can’t find a copy.
Posted inInvestigative
Investigators: Anaheim Does A Horrible Job of Keeping Public Records For Public Access, Accountability
An outside investigation found the city’s current policy for managing devices and records falls way short, key to keeping city hall business open and fair.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
County Employee Wants Answers On Sheriff’s K-9 That Accidentally Mauled Him
Nearly five years after he was attacked by a sheriffs’ K-9 dog in his office, Jeff Coloman says the sheriffs’ department never answered for what happened to him.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Former County Employee Accidentally Shot by Sheriff’s Deputy Wants Answers on What Happened to Her
Barbara Bossenmeyer nearly lost her arm when a sheriff’s sergeant accidentally shot her at John Wayne Airport, but hasn’t been able to learn if anyone was held accountable.
Posted inGovernment
How A Coastal Highway Traffic Stop Led to Cries of Public Record Suppression
The case illustrates the ways government agencies can come into conflict with residents seeking records – and the government’s reasons for denying them.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Is Orange County’s DA Hiding Evidence of Racial Bias in Prosecutions?
DA Todd Spitzer is getting sued by the ACLU for withholding records that could show whether there’s racial disparities in how his office pursues cases.
