California
The CPUC has multiple barriers to prevent the public from learning about its handling of deadly disasters and corporate scandals, an investigation found.
May 27, 2022
Opinion
Citizens have a right to know what’s going on inside their government. Legislation would require agencies to hold onto records for at least two years.
March 28, 2022
Politi-Cal
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Dec. 1, 2011
Los Angeles is being sued by a nonprofit that sought records tied to former City Councilman Tom LaBonge, only to be told that there was nothing to turn over.
Aug. 26, 2016
Politics
Last year, a bill sponsored by state Sen.
March 31, 2000
Gov. Gray Davis has vetoed several measures as he considers more than 1,000 bills on his desk.
Sept. 16, 2000
A federal investigation into Mayor Tom Bradley’s financial dealings could continue for six months or longer before a decision is made on whether to charge him with any criminal misconduct, a government official familiar with the probe has told The Times.
Oct. 22, 1989
The appeals court ruling could bring more accountability to the powerful agency, which has faced criticism for excessive secrecy.
June 20, 2022
In shift, state Senate to vote on public records bill
June 20, 2013
The San Diego Union-Tribune reviewed more than 20 lawsuits filed in the past five years that accused the city of failing to comply with the state open-records law.
Dec. 27, 2022