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LAist’s coverage of civic life and citizen issues in Southern California. We cover elections, examine who gets listened to and why, and provide a guide for anyone who wants to more fully participate in civic life.
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Courts blocked troops from deploying in Chicago and Portland, and the Los Angeles deployment effectively ended after a judge blocked it earlier this month.Listen 2:06
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If you work in law enforcement or the health care field, new state laws will regulate what you can and can’t do with AI on the job.
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Gavin Newsom's year included the aftermath of the L.A. fires, budget cuts, Trump battles and a Prop 50 win. What's next for California's governor in his final year?
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Spoiler alert: California’s deficit grows, uncertainty looms, and state leaders may have fewer options than before to tackle it.
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President Donald Trump focused on California as he cracked down on unauthorized immigration, sent the National Guard to L.A. and carried out high profile raids.
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A petition asks L.A. city voters to put the sales tax initiative on next year’s November ballot.
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The changes comes after a legal loophole allowed thicker plastic bags, which weren’t reused as intended.
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California lawmakers only spent just a few minutes discussing in public the hundreds of bills they introduced. But these 10 had hours of intense debate.
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President Trump was a builder before he took office, but he has continued it as a hobby in the White House.Listen 5:01
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The lawsuit centers on tweets about Butch Twining attending a vigil to honor slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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OC Supervisors approved a 25% pay hike over the summer. New report says they undermined public trustThe Orange County Grand Jury released its report, questioning how the supervisors approved their own pay bumps and calling for reforms.
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The Department of Justice has been publicly posting files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation since Friday.Listen 3:34
