SUNSHINE LAW - THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT

Open Records

Promoting transparency and accountability through public records access initiatives.

A sign with the message 'Abuse of power comes as no surprise' written in bold blue letters against a dark background. The sign is mounted on a wrought iron fence in front of a white building with several windows.
A sign with the message 'Abuse of power comes as no surprise' written in bold blue letters against a dark background. The sign is mounted on a wrought iron fence in front of a white building with several windows.
Community Engagement

Fostering community involvement in advocating for open government practices and accountability through education and outreach programs.

A stone building facade with columns and a prominent window. A United States flag is displayed on a flagpole extending from the building. Engraved in the stone wall is the phrase 'WHERE LAW ENDS TYRANNY BEGINS'. The architectural style suggests a governmental or institutional building.
A stone building facade with columns and a prominent window. A United States flag is displayed on a flagpole extending from the building. Engraved in the stone wall is the phrase 'WHERE LAW ENDS TYRANNY BEGINS'. The architectural style suggests a governmental or institutional building.
Advocacy Efforts

Championing the importance of government accountability and public access to records through legislative advocacy and public awareness campaigns.

A financial report is laid out with an intricate chart showing data trends over multiple years. Surrounding text appears to be in a newspaper format, with graphs and tables prominently displayed. The focus is on a detailed line graph illustrating fluctuations.
A financial report is laid out with an intricate chart showing data trends over multiple years. Surrounding text appears to be in a newspaper format, with graphs and tables prominently displayed. The focus is on a detailed line graph illustrating fluctuations.

Transparency

Promoting open records for enhanced government accountability and public trust.

A view of a large, domed government building set against a partly cloudy sky. The foreground features a park area with lush green trees, a clean walkway, and people strolling. An elegant stone column can be seen on the right side.
A view of a large, domed government building set against a partly cloudy sky. The foreground features a park area with lush green trees, a clean walkway, and people strolling. An elegant stone column can be seen on the right side.
A single-story building with dark wooden siding and a large brick section with a window. The entrance door is on the left side with a sign indicating accessibility and a no-smoking sign. The window displays a neon 'OPEN' sign, and a reflection of nearby vehicles can be seen.
A single-story building with dark wooden siding and a large brick section with a window. The entrance door is on the left side with a sign indicating accessibility and a no-smoking sign. The window displays a neon 'OPEN' sign, and a reflection of nearby vehicles can be seen.
Glass doors with multiple signs indicating polling station information, operating hours, and notices. Various posters are visible with text and images, including one about a local event. The space behind the glass appears to be dimly lit.
Glass doors with multiple signs indicating polling station information, operating hours, and notices. Various posters are visible with text and images, including one about a local event. The space behind the glass appears to be dimly lit.
Documents are laid out on a surface, with the largest sheet displaying the text 'Petition to File for Bankruptcy'. Several forms and paperwork are visible underneath, suggesting a formal or legal context.
Documents are laid out on a surface, with the largest sheet displaying the text 'Petition to File for Bankruptcy'. Several forms and paperwork are visible underneath, suggesting a formal or legal context.
A large, imposing government building stands prominently in an open plaza, flanked by two other buildings with classical architectural elements. The sky is partly cloudy and the scene is devoid of people, giving a sense of calm and emptiness. There are manicured bushes and a glass-covered subterranean feature in the foreground.
A large, imposing government building stands prominently in an open plaza, flanked by two other buildings with classical architectural elements. The sky is partly cloudy and the scene is devoid of people, giving a sense of calm and emptiness. There are manicured bushes and a glass-covered subterranean feature in the foreground.
Transparency

Advocating for open records and accountability.

Integrity

Access

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