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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.
Immigration enforcement has hit undocumented and immigrant neighborhoods hardest and hurt small businesses, according to new report
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The latest bid to break up California is the brainchild of a real estate developer in San Bernardino County. It taps into growing resistance to the state’s liberal governance by more conservative residents.
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Former President Donald Trump still has campaign events scheduled in Southern California this summer, with photo opportunities starting at $35,000 before his sentencing.
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Judge Juan Merchan will sentence Trump on July 11.
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A proposal to fix California’s insurance crisis would require the insurance department to process requests from insurers more quickly. But that could end with a lot of rate increases for consumers.
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In the Inland Empire, Fontana is the latest California city to block a Planned Parenthood clinic, saying it’s studying putting an entertainment hub there.
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Facing a deadline next month, top Democrats release their counter proposal to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May budget plan. They push back on some cuts that Newsom is seeking.
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California has conflicting laws and court decisions on what judges should prioritize when setting bail. A case involving a homeless man with a long criminal record could resolve some uncertainty.
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Harris-Dawson was supported by the council’s more progressive wing, highlighting the city’s continued leftward political shift.
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A plan to turn a property across the street from the Men’s Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles into interim housing is in line with a larger "Care First, Jails Last" policy.
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The official state voter guide comes with printing, postage and other costs. The March primary guide cost $13.2 million, with only one ballot measure. What will be the price tag for November, with many more propositions?
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The Democrat-controlled Assembly has passed a bill, similar to laws enacted in conservative states, that would require porn sites to verify visitors are adults.
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State lawmakers often don’t know how well a program is working before deciding whether to cut or increase spending.
