Transparent California was back in the news again this month, as a pair of agencies adopted reforms in response to our previous reporting. In Riverside, the City Council received the results of […]
TransCal helps uncover “hidden” employment
A group called Restore the Delta cited TransparentCalifornia.com for helping to shine light on the past employment history of the newly appointed California Department of Water Resources Director: STOCKTON, Feb. 22, 2018 – Documents acquired […]
Madera resident uncovers city officials’ hefty pay raises
The ABC30 report, Madera resident claim city administrators gave themselves hefty pay raises, is a great example of how TransparentCalifornia.com is used by concerned citizens interesting in understanding how their tax dollars […]
California needs to put some heat in its sunshine law
In an exclusive op-ed for The Modesto Bee I discuss the importance of adding penalties to California’s Public Records Act. A slice: When a government denies access to public records in violation of […]
Enforcing California’s Public Records Law
Bakersfieldnow.com investigative reporter Kyle Harvey did a truly outstanding piece last night on our regrettable, but necessary, decision to file a lawsuit against the City of Taft as a result of their […]
The impact of transparency
More great examples this week of the importance of transparency in government, all made possible as a result of California’s Public Records Act. The Press-Enterprise continued their outstanding investigative reporting by following […]
TransCal in the News
A pair of articles demonstrates how TransparentCalifornia.com data helps to empower the public. An East Bay Times op-ed entitled EBMUD, Central San rate hikes? Give us a break argues that continual rate hikes are […]
