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Frequently Asked Questions about Bagley-Keene Open Meetings Law

January 28, 2024 2:45 amJanuary 28, 2024 2:46 am

What are the three main open meetings laws in California? These open meeting acts are generally referred to as “Bagley-Keene” (applying to state entities), “LOMA” (applying to the Legislature), and the “Brown Act” (applying to local entities). When was the...

Holding Government Accountable

June 19, 2023 2:45 amJune 19, 2023 2:46 am

In the year 2023, conservatives are fleeing California in waves as progressive leadership reigns, and the cost of living continues to skyrocket. As unorthodox policies are presented and passed through the legislature, constituents wonder if there is any hope for...

New Lawsuits Against Alameda Co. and LA Mayor for Violating CA Public Records Law

September 29, 2020 7:54 amSeptember 29, 2020 7:58 am

Two lawsuits were recently filed against the City of Los Angeles and Alameda County for violating California Public Record Act requests demanding copies of the scientific research, data, analysis and other correspondence that gave rise to the closing of schools,...

CA Governor Grandstanding On PG&E Takeover Threat

November 15, 2019 2:19 pmNovember 18, 2019 6:20 am

AB 1054 was about saving the utility investors and stopping downgrades, but not stopping fires. The California mega-utility Pacific Gas & Electric filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy reorganization January 29, 2019. So it’s curious how Governor Gavin Newsom continues...

CA Gov. Newsom Gives OK for State, Local Agencies to Destroy Emails

October 17, 2019 5:36 pmOctober 17, 2019 5:43 pm

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a measure last weekend that would have required local governments to preserve copies of email records for disclosure under the state’s public records law. The measure, Assembly Bill 1184, would have required local and state...

Second California Agency Removes Public Records From State Website

August 2, 2019 6:05 pmAugust 6, 2019 12:01 pm

Last week California Globe reported that thousands of pages of public records were removed from the highly controversial California High Speed Rail Authority website in June. Now, members of the media and anyone seeking information about rail authority spending will...