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Opinion of Lockyer
Resident may sue to allege that official cannot simultaneously hold offices in water and school districts.
Government Nov. 9, 2004
San Diego Unified School District v. Commission on State Mandates (California Dept. of Finance)
School district's hearing costs for discretionary expulsions are not reimbursable because statutory hearing requirements are adopted to comply with federal due process requirements.
Government Nov. 4, 2004
Opinion of Lockyer
City has power under specified conditions to enact ordinance restricting truck engine idling.
Government Oct. 25, 2004
Opinion of Lockyer
City may adopt ordinance or issue permit that limits land to use as mobilehome park for seniors.
Government Oct. 21, 2004
Opinion of Lockyer
Whether person may simultaneously hold two offices of county veterans service officer and undersheriff does not require judicial resolution.
Government Oct. 18, 2004
Gherebi v. Bush
Executive Branch may not hold uncharged citizens of foreign nations in indefinite detention at Guantanamo without giving them right to challenge detention.
Government Oct. 13, 2004
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada v. Thompson
Administrative tribunal can interpret Medicare statute to allow hospital reimbursement when indigent patient care exceeds percentage of total net inpatient revenues.
Government Oct. 8, 2004
City of Malibu v. California Coastal Commission
Coastal commission may require city of Malibu to develop local coastal program to process permits.
Government Oct. 7, 2004
Orange County Employees Association Inc. v. Superior Court
Superior court is not required to disclose judges' travel expenses under public records law.
Government Oct. 7, 2004
Opinion of Lockyer
Healthcare district director's conflict of interest precludes lease agreement with hospital district.
Government Oct. 6, 2004
Genzler v. Longanbach
Deputy district attorney and investigator are not entitled to absolute immunity for actions performed in homicide case.
Government Sep. 30, 2004
Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water District v. San Diego County Water Authority
Transportation-rate component of county water board's new water rate is reasonable and valid.
Government Sep. 28, 2004
Seligsohn v. Day
Police officers employed by college are entitled to copies of discrimination complaints kept by school's Office of Affirmative Action.
Government Sep. 24, 2004
Opinion of Lockyer
School district may not charge application fee for processing inter-district attendance request of student residing in another district.
Government Sep. 20, 2004
Seligsohn v. Day
Police officers employed by college are entitled to copies of discrimination complaints kept by school's Office of Affirmative Action.
Government Sep. 8, 2004
Marshall v. Pasadena Unified School District (Hayward Construction Co.)
School district's termination of prior construction contract does not amount to emergency justifying award of new contract without competitive bidding.
Government Aug. 24, 2004
Milligan v. Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District
Bridge district is not liable for suicide of teenager who jumped off Golden Gate Bridge.
Government Aug. 24, 2004
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Ass'n. v. City of San Diego
Provisions of Proposition E and F are invalid because they conflict with sections of the California Constitution.
Government Aug. 24, 2004
Venegas v. County of Los Angeles
Sheriffs act on behalf of state when performing law enforcement activities.
Government Aug. 24, 2004
Diaz v. Gates
Plaintiff suing under RICO for wrongful conviction failed to establish injury to business or property.
Government Aug. 23, 2004
Barapind v. Enomoto
Indian Sikh national is subject to extradition on three murder charges.
Government Aug. 23, 2004
Marshall v. Pasadena Unified School District (Hayward Construction Co.)
School district's termination of prior construction contract does not amount to emergency justifying award of new contract without competitive bidding.
Government Aug. 23, 2004
Erringer v. Thompson
Federal interpretive rules that had effect of limiting Medicare benefits were not subject to formal rulemaking procedures.
Government Aug. 23, 2004
Swift v. Dept. of Corrections
Department of Corrections is immune from plaintiff's action for its decisions regarding revocation of parole.
Government Aug. 5, 2004
Valley Vista Services Inc. v. City of Monterey Park
City ordinance limiting solicitations by waste disposal companies does not conflict with state law.
Government Jul. 30, 2004
Zack v. Marin Emergency Radio Authority
Radio authority seeking to place emergency antenna in town is not subject to local zoning laws.
Government Jul. 29, 2004
Citizens for Improved Sorrento Access Inc. v. City of San Diego
City had authority to close road to vehicular traffic based on legislative determination that it was no longer necessary.
Government Jul. 29, 2004
Richmond v. Shasta Community Services District
Capacity charge for making new connection to water system is not assessment within meaning of Article XIII D of California Constitution.
Government Jul. 28, 2004
Conservatorship of Martha P.
Public conservator has authority to voluntarily dismiss conservatorship petition.
Government Jul. 28, 2004
Fong v. Westly
Trial court properly granted summary adjudication against plaintiffs' claims under Unclaimed Property Law.
Government Jul. 28, 2004