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Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association v. City of Roseville
Measure proposing special tax failed to receive two-thirds of voter approval and thus did not affect passage of conflicting tax measure. 		Government Oct. 13, 2003
Bonanno v. Central Contra Costa Transit Authority
Location of bus stop requiring patrons to cross busy and uncontrolled intersection may constitute dangerous condition of public property. 		Government Oct. 13, 2003
People v. Superior Court (Isenhower)
Plaintiff's total absence of diligence to seek counsel after accident bars claim against government. 		Government Oct. 13, 2003
Sprague v. County of San Diego
Complaint challenging county's decision regarding subdivision of property must be served within 90 days of decision. 		Government Oct. 12, 2003
Alvarez-Gasparin v. County of San Bernardino
Tort damages were properly denied where plaintiff continues to work for county after being denied disability retirement. 		Government Oct. 12, 2003
Ricker v. City of Colton
Lessee of city-owned public cemetery may sell cemetery monuments and markers. 		Government Oct. 12, 2003
Gonzalez v. Spencer
Attorney representing county may be liable for accessing opposing party's juvenile records without permission. 		Government Oct. 10, 2003
Karam v. City of Burbank
City is not liable for investigating resident who stayed at city council meeting after being ordered to leave. 		Government Oct. 9, 2003
Aspen Green v. City of Tucson
Consent requirement for municipal incorporation is constitutional. 		Government Oct. 9, 2003
Bell v. Bonneville Power Administration
Where curtailment amendments were not inextricably linked with original contract's ratemaking provisions, Regional Act does not apply. 		Government Oct. 9, 2003
Dept. of Finance v. Commission on State Mandates (Kern High School District)
Cost of compliance with conditions of participation in government-funded education programs is not reimbursable state mandate. 		Government Oct. 2, 2003
White v. Davis
Despite absence of budget act or emergency, Controller may disburse funds during a budget impasse when state and federal law authorize payment. 		Government Oct. 2, 2003
White v. Davis
State employees who work during budget impasse are entitled to full payment of their salary during impasse. 		Government Oct. 2, 2003
Tower Action Holdings v. Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 37
Public Contract Code, not Mello-Roos Act, prescribed terms of repayment of funds used to build water improvements system. 		Government Oct. 1, 2003
Southwest Voter Registration Education Project v. Shelley
District court did not abuse its discretion in denying preliminary injunction to postpone California's gubernatorial recall election. 		Government Sep. 30, 2003
Opinion of Lockyer
Swap meet operator may be assessed business license fee without city electorate approval. 		Government Sep. 26, 2003
Taiheiyo Cement Corp. v. Superior Court (Jeong)
State law permitting victims of forced labor during World War II to recover compensation is constitutional. 		Government Sep. 25, 2003
Dept. of Finance v. Commission on State Mandates (Kern High School District)
State mandates are reimbursable when there is no reasonable alternative or no true choice but to participate in program. 		Government Sep. 24, 2003
Olszewski v. Scrippshealth
Health care provider who accepts Medi-Cal payments to care for patient is prohibited from filing lien on lawsuit recovery. 		Government Sep. 24, 2003
Southwest Voter Registration Education Project v. Shelley
District court erred in denying preliminary injunction regarding vote on Propositions 53 and 54 and California's gubernatorial recall. 		Government Sep. 23, 2003
Opinion of Lockyer
Under Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement Act, database of government records is that obtained from records by local, state and federal government agencies. 		Government Sep. 17, 2003
Opinion of Lockyer
County treasurer's duty to appoint designated members to oversight committee involves no discretion. 		Government Sep. 12, 2003
Carrancho v. California Air Resources Board
State agencies sufficiently considered off-field uses for rice straw and development of diversion plan. 		Government Sep. 11, 2003
Opinion of Lockyer
Board member who files lawsuit challenging board decision is not required to resign. 		Government Sep. 5, 2003
Alliance for a Better Downtown Millbrae v. Wade
City clerk had no authority to consider extrinsic evidence in determining whether initiative petition complied with Elections Code. 		Government Aug. 19, 2003
County of Riverside v. Superior Court (Riverside Sheriff's Association)
Senate Bill No. 402, requiring counties to submit compensation disputes to binding arbitration, violates California Constitution. 		Government Aug. 18, 2003
Eller Media Co. v. Community Redevelopment Agency
Application to construct billboards near historic buildings was properly denied. 		Government Jul. 29, 2003
Hillsboro Properties v. Public Utilities Commission (Hambly)
Public Utilities Commission did not improperly usurp city's rent control jurisdiction. 		Government Jul. 29, 2003
Opinion of Lockyer
Law firm that has city council member as partner may not represent city even though it receives no fees. 		Government Jul. 25, 2003
Donald v. University of California Board of Regents
Private individuals are not entitled to settlement proceeds from qui tam action brought against state entity. 		Government Jul. 23, 2003
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