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Davis v. City of San Diego
City may not publicly disclose reports of citizens' review board on police practices.
Government May 21, 2003
People v. County of Orange
County charter that permits voters to fill vacant spot on board of supervisors is constitutional.
Government May 21, 2003
Plotkin v. Sajahtera Inc.
Hotel did not violate city ordinance by charging guests for valet parking.
Government May 21, 2003
Bradley v. Perrodin
Runoff election ballot that used same randomized listing of candidates as did primary ballot was lawful.
Government May 21, 2003
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Two parcels of land were legally created when public agency used eminent domain to acquire land in 1965.
Government May 20, 2003
Opinion of Lockyer
Payment of annual professional dues by state agency does not bar employee from engaging in 'outside' employment.
Government Apr. 14, 2003
Opinion of Lockyer
Whether remainder of unexpired senatorial term constitutes 'less than half the term' is measured from date senator took oath of office.
Government Apr. 10, 2003
Blaxland v. Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions
Given executive nature of extradition process, Australia did not impliedly waive sovereign immunity by extraditing plaintiff.
Government Apr. 9, 2003
Branch v. Smith
Federal court properly prevented state from implementing congressional redistricting plan.
Government Apr. 9, 2003
Trinkle v. California State Lottery
Vending machine that dispenses 'Scratchers' lottery tickets is not an illegal slot machine.
Government Apr. 8, 2003
Opinion of Lockyer
County board of supervisors may annually change allocation of Proposition 172 funds among public safety service agencies.
Government Apr. 2, 2003
Opinion of Lockyer
Muzzleloading rifle with iron sights may not contain fiber optic light gathering system when used to hunt big game.
Government Apr. 2, 2003
Clark v. Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District
Recreation Park District does not have absolute immunity against tort claim arising from unsafe playground equipment.
Government Apr. 2, 2003
City of West Hollywood v. 1112 Investment Co.
Amendment to rent control law does not apply retroactively to buildings approved for condominium conversion but still operating as apartment units.
Government Mar. 31, 2003
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula v. Thompson
Must-bill policy pursuant to Medicare statute and regulations is reasonable implementation of reimbursement system for fiscal years 1989 through 1995.
Government Mar. 26, 2003
Rim of the World Unified School District v. Superior Court (Komar)
School district cannot disclose records of student expulsions to public upon request.
Government Mar. 26, 2003
Rivero v. City and County of San Francisco
City officials are not entitled to qualified immunity from lawsuit accusing them of retaliation for exercise of free speech rights.
Government Mar. 21, 2003
Aguon v. Commonwealth Ports Authority
Public corporation is not person under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 and may not be sued for damages because it is instrumentality of state.
Government Mar. 21, 2003
Lake Kaahumanu v. County of Maui
County council members are not entitled to legislative immunity for decision to deny conditional use permit.
Government Mar. 21, 2003
Opinion of Lockyer
City may regulate boarding houses to preserve residential character of neighborhood.
Government Mar. 20, 2003
Opinion of Lockyer
Electorate's approval is not required for board of retirement to appoint alternate for the eighth office held by retired member.
Government Mar. 20, 2003
Cook County v. United States
Local governments are 'persons' amenable to qui tam actions under False Claims Act.
Government Mar. 18, 2003
Harrahill v. City of Monrovia
City ordinance prohibiting off-campus juvenile activity during school hours is not pre-empted by state education law.
Government Feb. 24, 2003
Opinion of Lockyer
County board of supervisors may contract with nonprofit mutual benefit corporation to promote tourism.
Government Feb. 23, 2003
San Diego Police Officers' Association v. City of San Diego Civil Service Commission
Peace officer personnel records under Penal Code Section 832.8 are confidential in context of disciplinary appeal hearings.
Government Feb. 20, 2003
Rackauckas v. Superior Court (Los Angeles Times Communications)
Post-investigative closing report regarding potential criminal conduct is not subject to public disclosure.
Government Feb. 18, 2003
City of Pasadena v. AT&T Communications of California Inc.
Requirement that company remit tax payment to city is satisfied when payment is sent.
Government Feb. 4, 2003
Nguyen v. City of Westminster
Agency's adoption of vehicle pursuit policy provides immunity against wrongful death action involving innocent bystander.
Government Feb. 4, 2003
San Franciscans Upholding the Downtown Plan v. City and County of San Francisco
Planning commission may expand redevelopment project to include former Emporium store in downtown San Francisco.
Government Feb. 3, 2003
Opinion of Lockyer
Employment related benefits granted during temporary military leaves of absence do not apply to persons serving in militia of another state.
Government Jan. 28, 2003