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We're here for you with our Voter Game Plan in the final days before the Nov. 5 election
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From District Attorney to City Council, from Superior Court judges to all the school bonds, LAist has the voter guides you need to make your most-informed vote ever. -
We bring you up to speed on the core issues, introduce you to candidates and follow the money that's fueling the campaigns.
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LAist has the information you need, in plain English, to make sense of the 10 ballot propositions on the Nov. 5 ballot.
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Muralist and Boyle Heights native son Robert Vargas has been working around the clock to get the mural finished. It was unveiled on Sunday. In an announcement, Vargas said he'll start working on a third panel today.
Today on AirTalk, on the heels of the Andrew Do fraud scandal, LAist's reporter Nick Gerda has new information on a former colleague of Do's on the OC Board, now a member of Congress, who directed over a million dollars in pandemic relief money that was meant to feed senior citizens to the printing company that handled her campaign mailers. As our parenting series comes to a close we'll talk about co-parenting and how to get on the same page with someone with a different parenting style from your own. And on Food Friday, the owner and founder of a local pizza joint bringing New Haven-style pizza -- what they call “apizza” -- to L.A.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainer, Wade Major, and Charles Solomon review the latest releases on FilmWeek.
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Sunday marks the 70th anniversary of the release of original Godzilla in Japan. But the film that American audiences first saw was actually an altered version with added scenes shot at a small Hollywood studio.
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Three new rules went into effect in late October that require airlines to provide refunds for travelers under certain conditions.
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The Metro Art Buses don’t follow a fixed route, but lucky riders who catch these buses can see dozens of portraits of Metro riders by local artists.
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What would a McDonald’s be without its temperamental McFlurry machines? We may be closer to finding out.
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With the help of an engineer and a machine he built, a family-run restaurant serves the traditional, handcrafted holiday meal for guests throughout the year
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Explore LA
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In China, these impromptu dance gatherings are called, "plaza dancing." And they have been popping up in the SGV.
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How a mural for the legendary Dodgers star Fernando Valenzuela became an ofrenda for Angelenos to pay their respects and tribute.
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A Diwali festival, Day of the Dead crafts at the Fowler, 'The Piano Lesson' at A Noise Within and more.
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What exactly will I see on my local ballot?
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I'm not registered. What are my options?
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Can my landlord plant a political sign I disagree with?
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Incumbent George Gascón is running against criminal defense attorney Nathan Hochman.
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Evaluating judicial candidates is notoriously hard, but there are a few pieces of information you can look at to help with your decision.
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We don't do endorsements. We will help you find places that do across the political spectrum.
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More than two dozen school districts in Los Angeles County are asking voters for money to fix, upgrade, and build school facilities.
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It's a proposal to dramatically change the way Los Angeles County government operates.
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Su guía sobre las elecciones.
Balance of power hangs on tight races
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Four of these heated races are in Southern California and they're among the most expensive in the nation.
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With seven states up for grabs, we look at some likely scenarios that would put either candidate in the White House.
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These counties will help tell the story of how either former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris will become the next president.
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OC Supervisor Andrew Do to plead guilty to corruption charge following LAist investigation
Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do has resigned and agreed to plead guilty for a conspiracy to steal millions of dollars in COVID relief funds meant to feed needy seniors. Do’s criminal charges and plea agreement follow an LAist investigation and federal probe. The U.S. Attorney called Do’s conspiracy “Robin Hood in reverse.” Imperfect Paradise host Antonia Cereijido speaks with LAist Correspondent Nick Gerda about LAist’s investigation and its impact.
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Orange County corruption scandal
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Who is Andrew Do? Why is his 23-year-old daughter involved? What does a county supervisor even do? We explain the theft of public funds that prosecutors say took place in Orange County.
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Federal prosecutors say the longtime O.C. supervisor has agreed to plead guilty and resign in a conspiracy to steal millions of dollars meant to feed needy seniors, following a months-long LAist investigation and federal probe.
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Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do was one of the state’s highest elected Vietnamese American politicians. He resigned on Tuesday.
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Go Fact Yourself is a pop culture trivia show hosted by J. Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong. On November 9, iconic host Marc Summers (he/him) and actor Michaela Watkins (she/her) and other special guests will join J. Keith and Helen for a trivia show like no other!
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LAist and Show And Tell present celebrated humor writer David Sedaris for an evening of cutting wit, social satire, and riveting recollections.
Climate & Environment
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The golden mussel’s appearance in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is its first confirmed detection in North America — and it has the potential to clog major water supply pumps.
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LA History
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Revisiting the L.A. cold case of the Black Dahlia.
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Before there was the Grapevine, there was the Old Ridge Route, a 697-curve pass through the mountains connecting SoCal to NorCal.
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Welcome to Spooky L.A., a series where we explore the eerie, dark history of the city during the week of Halloween.
Education
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California State University, Los Angeles has laid off many lecturers, while neighboring campuses appear to be hiring.
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Some Los Angeles childcare organizations are paying to help parents go out to vote.
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Officials say CSU's rates compare well nationally, but still "not good enough."
Orange County News
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La medida estatal haría permanente un impuesto a los proveedores médicos y garantizaría la financiación de algunos servicios de Medi-Cal.
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La medida se propone como respuesta al aumento de los robos con violencia de alto perfil y a la crisis del fentanilo.
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El ganador del Distrito 1 se unirá a una junta de cinco miembros que supervisa un condado de alrededor de 3 millones de habitantes con un presupuesto anual de casi $9 mil millones.
Civics & Democracy
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Spending on campaign ads is up $1 billion from four years ago, according to data from AdImpact, analyzed by NPR.
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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have both appealed to workers in this year's election. But the candidates’ stances on many issues affecting workers remain far apart.
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Your write-in vote only counts for candidates who have qualified. Here’s everything you need to know to fill out your ballot correctly and make sure it’s counted.
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Here's what you should know about what's new, what's next and how to sign up now. DACA recipients are newly eligible.
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The Fearless for Justice march was organized by a Sikh advocacy group. They intentionally traced the old 99 freeway that Cesar Chavez and the farmworkers walked during their 1966 strike.
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Our celebrity panelists Josh McDermitt and Sierra Katow go head to head this week on their knowledge of Kirk Gibson’s game-winning home run from Game one of the 1988 World Series and Season 3 of the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. Think you might know more than they do? Go Fact Yourself!
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Homeless Californians face many barriers to casting a ballot, even in elections that affect their lives.
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Se trata de una propuesta para cambiar de manera radical el funcionamiento del gobierno del condado de Los Ángeles.
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"I mean, this is something that means so much to so many people around the world and just, we're, we're lucky to have this."
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Maybe you have heard of it. But if not, you're missing out.
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Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do has experienced an astonishing fall from grace: After years of being a powerbroker, he pleaded guilty and admitted to to conspiracy to steal taxpayer funds. Here's a look at what happens next.
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Instead of the traditional orange flavor, La Sureñita Bakery uses guava and cinnamon, from a recipe offered by a long-time resident.
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Thai, Indian, Vietnamese, Burmese — when it comes to curry you can choose your adventure.
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As health permitting starts, we break down what you can expect before you walk into a stranger’s home for a bite to eat.
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We asked Laura Hertzfeld, who writes LAist's Best Things To Do column, to craft the best experiences to give and receive this holiday season, and at a variety of price points. We think you'll agree the columnist delivered on all fronts.
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