The retirement system automatically erases internal emails after
60 days, despite state and federal probes into alleged misdeeds of
its leaders.
Dozens of county managers and executives got pay raises while
services were cut and others laid off. But the county still won’t
say who they are.
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The co-founder of Californians Aware died Saturday. He leaves
behind an unparalleled legacy of prying open government on behalf
of the public.
First Amendment watchdog Californians Aware issued failing
grades to both UC Irvine and Cal State Fullerton in a test of their
responsiveness to the California Public Records Act. Two local K-12
school districts were also given failing grades.
Remember, you have a right to know what your government is
doing.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the First Amendment protects
the Westboro Baptist Church members who used military funerals as
occasions to spread anti-gay messages.
Government transparency wish list that goes beyond most other
such ordinances will be on the June ballot.
The Orange County Supervisors, like the OCTA before, is
violating the Brown Act when it comes to public comment.
The OCTA unlawfully asks the public to fill out cards before
speaking at public meetings, says Voice of OC open records
consultant.
Threat from First Amendment advocacy organization pushes city to
change policy of destroying emails after 30 days.
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