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California had at least 198 non-shooting deaths from 2012 through 2021 after police used force that isn't supposed to be deadly — the most documented in any state.

Despite laws intended to “pierce the secrecy” protecting California police officers, law enforcement agencies have thwarted those who seek information on cases of alleged misconduct — in some instances battling

By JW August / Times of San Diego / March 19, 2024 [Last week was] Sunshine Week, a celebration of democracy and the transparency that keeps it alive in this country — and you don’t just have to be a journalist to join the celebration. It’s for civic groups, government employees, and anyone who cares…

Safety issues factored into the decision to abruptly terminate 7 Cups' contract.

By JW August / Times of San Diego / March 19, 2024 [Last week was] Sunshine Week, a celebration of democracy and the transparency that keeps it alive in this country — and you don’t just have to be a journalist to join the celebration. It’s for civic groups, government employees, and anyone who cares…

California has commissioned an exhaustive study of whether its prisons provide a constitutional level of mental health care, which it could use to try to end one of the lawsuits that have federal courts overseeing the state’s prisons. But corrections officials won’t disclose even basic details of the consultants’ contract, including its cost to taxpayers.

California commissioned an exhaustive study of prison mental health care but is keeping basic details a secret.

The law has come under scrutiny over allegations that it included a carveout that benefited a wealthy campaign donor of Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Private organizations involved in negotiations over Californias minimum wage for fast food workers signed a confidentiality agreement. The agreement was confirmed to The Associated Press by two sources familiar with

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