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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.
A year after immigration raids exploded in LA, many small shops are still in recovery mode as even a rumor of ICE activity can make customers rethink casual shopping trips.
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The California billionaire tax is divisive even among progressive Democrats. But don’t expect labor leaders or lawmakers to criticize it out loud.
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The LA Police Commission canceled a presentation by immigrant advocates. The groups showed up anywayAfter being invited to present on the effects of immigration raids, advocates say the commission canceled without explanation.
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He and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco are the only two Republicans among the 10 notable candidates in the primary field.
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In light of recent reports that César Chávez sexually assaulted women and girls, including Huerta, trustees decided to focus on her contributions to labor and civil rights.
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Publicly available data also shows the number of people being held at the facility near Victorville has tripled since last fiscal year.Listen 24:32
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The City Council voted unanimously to explore creating a Bureau of Police Oversight, moving LAPD accounting and audit roles to the controller’s office.
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Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco need to split the vote nearly evenly to lock Democrats out of the race. Their strategy? Attack each other relentlessly.
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The move comes ahead of a June 2 special election asking voters if they want to ban data centers in Monterey Park.Listen 0:45
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Her departure comes amid simmering frustration over her leadership and handling of the Epstein files.
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The majority seemed skeptical of the Trump administration's argument on birthright citizenship.Listen 4:42
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The plan would fund DHS, except for immigration enforcement, through September.
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President Trump would be the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the nation's highest court.
