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Inside the debate over secret county subcommittees | KPBS Public Media
Inside the debate over secret county subcommittees | KPBS Public Media
The county says the board committees, each made up of two elected supervisors, aren’t subject to the state’s open meeting law. Others argue they should operate more transparently.
Californians may have to pay more for public records under this bill
Californians may have to pay more for public records under this bill
Californians have a constitutional right to government records, but a lawmaker’s plan would let agencies charge extra fees to get them.
You’ll NEVER Believe Why He Went to Court - YouTube
You’ll NEVER Believe Why He Went to Court - YouTube
Rapper @ogafroman turned a police raid into a music video… and the deputies sued him.But the First Amendment still protects satire, parody, and calling out g...
‘You Belong.’ Inside FAC’s Three Days at a College Journalism Conference
‘You Belong.’ Inside FAC’s Three Days at a College Journalism Conference
More than 900 students from all corners of the country attended the Associated Collegiate Press’s three-day conference in San Francisco.
Celebrate Sunshine Week 2026 - First Amendment Coalition
Celebrate Sunshine Week 2026 - First Amendment Coalition
The annual initiative promotes the importance of government transparency through nationwide events, activities, and educational resources.
sunshineweek.org
sunshineweek.org
Oaklandside’s McBride, Rhoades receive free speech award
Oaklandside’s McBride, Rhoades receive free speech award
The pair are being honored with a Free Speech and Open Government Award for their reporting on the lead crisis in Oakland public schools.
“The Alabama Solution,” The Oaklandside, and Mississippi Today/New York Times/Reveal Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Free Speech and Open Government
“The Alabama Solution,” The Oaklandside, and Mississippi Today/New York Times/Reveal Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Free Speech and Open Government
Judge rejects DOJ request to search Washington Post reporter’s electronic devices
Judge rejects DOJ request to search Washington Post reporter’s electronic devices
FAC Urges High School to Reinstate High School Yearbook Senior Quotes - First Amendment Coalition
FAC Urges High School to Reinstate High School Yearbook Senior Quotes - First Amendment Coalition
‘Know your rights,’ but also ‘know your risks’: Experts weigh in on safety for ICE observers – The Mercury News
‘Know your rights,’ but also ‘know your risks’: Experts weigh in on safety for ICE observers – The Mercury News
Despite Transparency Laws, FAC is Still Fighting for Police Records - First Amendment Coalition
Despite Transparency Laws, FAC is Still Fighting for Police Records - First Amendment Coalition
Behind the Headlines: How reporter Robert J. Lopez fought for public records on child farmworkers in California - First Amendment Coalition
Behind the Headlines: How reporter Robert J. Lopez fought for public records on child farmworkers in California - First Amendment Coalition
FAC Sues City of El Monte for Withholding Police Records - First Amendment Coalition
FAC Sues City of El Monte for Withholding Police Records - First Amendment Coalition
Introducing Our Reporter’s Field Guide: Data Sources in California - First Amendment Coalition
Introducing Our Reporter’s Field Guide: Data Sources in California - First Amendment Coalition
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Reporter's Field Guide: Police Shootings
Reporter's Field Guide: Police Shootings
A guide designed to help reporters use state transparency law to inform in-depth coverage of police shootings.
Reporter’s Field Guide: Immigration Enforcement
Reporter’s Field Guide: Immigration Enforcement
This guide is designed to help reporters covering immigration enforcement in California understand access to state and local public records, immigration courts and detention centers.
Guía para periodistas: Aplicación de las leyes de inmigración - First Amendment Coalition
Guía para periodistas: Aplicación de las leyes de inmigración - First Amendment Coalition
California Public Records Handbook
California Public Records Handbook
Police Transparency Handbook
Police Transparency Handbook
This resource is designed to help you navigate the law to access police use-of-force and officer misconduct records under the California Public Records Act.
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Asked & Answered: Are government employee hiring records accessible under the CPRA?
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Asked & Answered: CPRA Extensions
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