Eye On California

Being such a large state, this probably requires more than one eye.

[First Amendment Coalition (follow us on Bluesky) @FACoalition]

AB 1821 is an attack on transparency. We urge California lawmakers to reject this bill and protect the Public Records Act. https://t.co/EK3RP1HQiY

[Eye On California @EyeOnCalifornia]

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[Eye On California @EyeOnCalifornia]

If you've ever been curious about the origins of the California state flag, you will find this interesting.

"The Betsy Ross Of the Bears" tells the story of California pioneer Nancy Kelsey, the pioneer woman who provided the material from which the famous Bear Flag was made. 🐻

[Eye On California @EyeOnCalifornia]

Today, May 3, is World Press Freedom Day.

[National Press Foundation @NatPress]

May 3 is World Press Freedom Day 📰

A free press is essential to democracy—ensuring transparency, accountability, and access to reliable information.

Today, we acknowledge the journalists worldwide who report under pressure, face threats and continue to pursue the truth.

[Eye On California @EyeOnCalifornia]

Using AI is not without its risks. It requires discipline. Coordinated, cross-interrogation of two LLMs provides a more accurate, intentionally redundant process to fact-check AI responses, rigorously employing a methodology of structured redundant interrogation of vast datasets.

[Eye On California @EyeOnCalifornia]

Using AI for Investigative Journalism has proven to be a powerful research tool for identifying the hidden nexus of an ongoing attempted capture of a rural California county government, involving political architecting and "kingmaking" by the deployment of a seed funding network.

[Eye On California @EyeOnCalifornia]

@spj_tweets Excellent discussion; appreciated the thoughtful response to my question re conflict between "Be vigilant and courageous about holding those with power accountable. Give voice to the voiceless" and "Balance the public’s need for information against potential harm or discomfort."

[Society of Professional Journalists @spj_tweets]

SPJ strongly opposes @FCC’s order calling for a review of all ABC owned and operated stations’ licenses in apparent retaliation for broadcasting content the administration does not like.

🔗Read the full statement: https://t.co/jqifBLvHbd

[Society of Professional Journalists @spj_tweets]

⚖️📰 Today is the last day of #SPJEthicsWeek — but the responsibility to uphold ethical journalism doesn’t end here.

💌 Help us reach our goal — give today to support 117 years of ethical journalism: https://t.co/nrMSqjxV8S

[Eye On California @EyeOnCalifornia]

@footage @internetarchive Hey Rick! My pleasure! The Comedy Channel seems like a lifetime ago. It was. I have not seen you since "No More Road Trips?" premiered at the 2013 SXSW Film Festival. 13 years have come and gone. How can that be! Sometime in May, maybe I'll get to Santa Cruz for a catch up.📽️🎞️

[Society of Professional Journalists @spj_tweets]

SPJ stands firmly with journalists at the WHCD tonight & reaffirms our commitment to press freedom, the safety of newsgatherers & the essential role a free & independent press plays in our democracy. As the story develops, please rely on verified facts and responsible reporting.

[Eye On California @EyeOnCalifornia]

@DanCALmatters Ditto Machine

@sweet_nector1

[Eye On California @EyeOnCalifornia]

👁️Alleged violations of the FPPC Political Reform Act and other laws include Failure to Disclose Economic Interest (GC § 87203); Misuse of Public Resources for Private Gain (GC § 8314); Perjury (CPC § 118); 54 instances of Destroying or Concealing Evidence (CPC § 135). Allegedly.

[Eye On California @EyeOnCalifornia]

👁️10 years after my investigation of #TuolumneCounty for having illegally sprayed banned herbicides for roadside vegetation control near domestic water wells, leading to CalEPA/DPR's investigation and levying of fines, I'm pursuing a TuCo supervisor for alleged Public Corruption.

[Internet Archive @internetarchive]

The web is disappearing 🕳️

According to a Pew Research Center report, 26% of pages from 2013-2023 are no longer accessible.

But that’s not the whole story.

In a new study published in Internet Archive's book, VANISHING CULTURE, data scientists working with the Wayback Machine have found:
16% have been restored through the Wayback Machine.
56% are preserved before they disappear.

Preservation is the remedy for cultural loss.

📚 Read VANISHING CULTURE free from the Internet Archive

📖 Download & read: https://t.co/BrawXOwMBr
🛒 Purchase in print: https://t.co/EB58IliqDm

#VanishingCulture #DigitalMemory #InternetArchive #BookTwitter

[Eye On California @EyeOnCalifornia]

@jeremyduda @brahmresnik Thanks Jeremy. That would be great. I sure hope your publisher 'listens to the people.' I was in the AZ Republic newsroom a few days ago after attending the SPJ conference. It was very moving to see the Don Bolles tribute on the wall, and the conference room named after him.

[Congressman Robert Garcia @RepRobertGarcia]

Pam Bondi didn’t show up for her hearing today, despite our subpoena. We’re going to begin contempt proceedings. It’s time to hold these people accountable to the laws we passed in Congress.

[First Amendment Coalition (follow us on Bluesky) @FACoalition]

Delayed access to public records is denial of access. AB 1821 would permit unacceptable delays. The public has a right to timely records—no delays, no excuses.

People don’t want more delays in CPRA. We urge NO on AB 1821.

[Ashley Zavala @ZavalaA]

On Eric Swalwell’s resignation from Congress, Gov. Newsom’s office is reviewing the situation.

Once the seat is officially vacant, the office will make an announcement re: possible special election.