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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.
Huerta faces a misdemeanor charge after showing up at an immigration raid in June.
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Librarians moved books out of the children's section Wednesday to comply with a city council resolution to restrict access to books deemed to have sexual content. Some of the books are about subjects such as puberty.
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Here's a look at some of the key L.A. and Orange County State Senates races on the March 5 ballot.
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Faced with a huge budget deficit, legislators are on warning not to expect bills with a high price tag to pass. But that’s not always the goal of introducing bills.
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Who will replace the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein?
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The City Mobility Plan Implementation Initiative would require the City of Los Angeles to redesign streets to be safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. It also lays out a plan to hold city officials accountable.
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These committees make party endorsements, which gives them quite a bit of influence, but there's not much information on the candidates. We asked some experts for advice.
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There's a lot of power to act locally on this global crisis. Local officials decide things like where we get our energy and how to regulate emissions.
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We have guidance on key races and questions for anyone who is making the high cost of housing a top priority in how they vote.
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Start with the facts on what is actually happening with crime.
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Heather Hutt, who was named to council after Mark Ridley-Thomas was indicted, faces challenges from some experienced lawmakers and activists.
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Four challengers are running against incumbent Scott Schmerelson to represent the West San Fernando Valley and Studio City on the L.A. Unified board.
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With just two candidates, the race for the L.A. Unified board seat that represents communities from South L.A. to San Pedro will be settled on March 5.
