After secretly rejecting letters threatening to sue Cypress, city officials face a lawsuit from Californians Aware alleging they broke California’s law on open government meetings.
Tag: Californians Aware
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
County May Allow Immediate Destruction of Texts and Email
The plan could be illegal, according to two attorneys who specialize in California public records law.
Posted inCountywide, News Briefs
State Supreme Court Unanimously Rules Officials’ Government Texts and Emails on Private Phones and Computers are Public Records
The 24-page opinion in the case of the City of San Jose vs. the Superior Court (Smith) also said “…there is no indication the Legislature meant to allow public officials to shield communications about official business simply by directing them through personal accounts.“
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Water District’s Secretive Committees Likely Violate Open Meetings Law
The Orange County Water District’s Board of Directors has several committees that meet outside of public view. And several of them appear to be doing so illegally, according to open government expert Terry Francke.
Posted inSeal Beach
CalAware: Seal Beach Council Broke Open Meetings Law
Council members violated the law by meeting secretly to approve a costly lobbying contract, according to open government advocates. While not admitting wrongdoing, the council promised Monday to not break the law in the future.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
State’s Public Records Act Hasn’t Caught Up to Smart Phone Revolution
The act, for example, does not adequately cover communication via text and emails. But 2016 might be the year courts and policymakers move to close loopholes created by technology.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Reporter’s Stories on Government Secrecy Led to Brown Act
Obit: Michael Harris turned a spotlight on local government secret meetings and actions
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Judge Orders County Officials to Release Bustamante Records
The order is the culmination of a two-year open records case brought against the county by Voice of OC and Californians Aware.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
Open-Government Issues High on State Legislature’s Agenda
Voters will decide on a constitutional amendment addressing costs, and the state Legislature will take on the controversy over public comments.
Posted inGovernment, Inside the Newsroom
State Supreme Court Rejects Voice of OC Public Records Case
The nonprofit news organization and Californians Aware were seeking records relating to sex abuse charges against Carlos Bustamante.
