#public-records

#public-records

251 Helado Road Google Street View The unit in the 200 block of Helado Road in Fremont was sold on Aug. 8, 2025 for $2,350,000, or $1,257 per square foot. The house, built in 1975, has an interior space of 1,869 square feet. The layout of this single-story home consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Situated on a spacious 7,130-square-foot lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.

The article delves into the topic of uncovering the history of one's home, particularly focusing on whether someone has died in the house. While some states have requirements for disclosing deaths in a property sale, the impact of such information on property value can vary. The article suggests various avenues for researching a property's past, from public records to asking neighbors and using online services.

1731 Ross Circle Google Street View A 3,672-square-foot three-unit house built in 1963 has changed hands. The spacious unit in the 1700 block of Ross Circle in San Jose was sold on Aug. 20, 2025 for $1,480,000 which represents a price per square foot of $403. This is a two-story triplex. Inside, there is one fireplace. The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.3 acres.

Ever since the county of Los Angeles purchased one of downtown L.A.'s tallest skyscrapers, questions have mounted over whether the building could be vulnerable to major damage in the event of a massive earthquake. County officials agreed to study the matter. But officials are now refusing to disclose a preliminary report that could shed light on the seismic safety question of whether the county should embark on costly retrofits to make it more reliable after a big earthquake.

47652 Papago Street Google Street View A house in the 47600 block of Papago Street in Fremont has a new owner. The 1,495-square-foot property, built in 1976, was sold on June 24, 2025 for $1,890,000 which represents a price per square foot of $1,264. The layout of this house includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The lot of the unit covers a substantial area of 6,133 square feet.

The spacious unit in the 100 block of Cross Road in Oakland was sold on June 17, 2025 for $3,675,000, or $603 per square foot. The house, built in 1996, has an interior space of 6,094 square feet. This two-story home offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and six bathrooms. Additionally, the home includes four parking spots, granting ample parking space for four vehicles. Situated on a spacious 0.5-acre lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.

The settlement ends a months-long California public records lawsuit with the Electronic Frontier Foundation and the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office.

These are public records requests. I don't know why this should be vague or ambiguous...You get things in exchange for what feels like a reasonable level of transparency.

The layoffs decimated the workforce that processes FOIA requests across FDA centers overseeing vaccines, drugs, tobacco, medical devices, and food, leading to significant operational disruptions.