Complaints from student journalists about the university’s communications department, and its chief spokesman Christopher Bugbee, are echoed by members of the professional media.
Tag: open government
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 inCountywide, Top Stories
Brown Act: Landmark for Protecting Open Government
The work of a reporter, an assemblyman and some sneaky officials led to the passage of the Ralph M. Brown Act 60 years ago.
Posted inEducation, Santa Ana, Transportation
An Education in Openness: Questions for Sonia Carvalho
Santa Ana’s new city attorney talks about government ethics, the challenges facing her office and a legal requirement that council members pay attention.
Posted inAnaheim, Transportation
Another Call for Transparency in Anaheim’s City Government
Former Anaheim City Council candidate John Leos says revelations about former Mayor Curt Pringle demonstrate the need for an ordinance.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Coalition Pushing for More Sunshine at City Hall
Santa Ana neighborhood groups and activists Wednesday night unveiled a proposed sunshine ordinance intended to bring transparency and accountability to City Hall.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Anaheim City Attorney Investigating Records Purge Order
Last week, an official in the city’s planning department sent a
memo to employees ordering them destroy records.
Posted inInvestigative, State
A Tireless Fighter for Open Government in California
The co-founder of Californians Aware died Saturday. He leaves
behind an unparalleled legacy of prying open government on behalf
of the public.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Norberto Santana Jr.
Fair Board Legal Bills Skyrocket
Private law firm has cost the board hundreds of thousands more
than Attorney General. But board still has issues with transparency
laws.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr., Santa Ana
Santa Ana, Where Public Meetings Include Private Chats
Huddling, whispering and a game of musical chairs among Santa
Ana City Council members during a public meeting raise Brown Act
concerns.
