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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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The proposal would raise the minimum wage from the current $16 an hour to $18. Yearly increases from there would be tied to the consumer price index.
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The measure would amend the state constitution to prohibit any form of forced labor or servitude, which is currently allowed as punishment for a crime.
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Current Councilmember Paul Krekorian can’t run again because of term limits. Candidates Jillian Burgos and Adrin Nazarian are facing off for the seat.
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Your overview to the L.A. City Council races and issues in the Nov. 5 general election. On the ballot: Districts 2, 10 and 14.
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State lawmakers draft and pass laws that govern the entire state. Here's a look at the Los Angeles and Orange county candidates on the Nov. 5 ballot.
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L.A. groups are teaching basic computer skills to help residents spot fake election news.
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LAist found more than 140 races countywide have only one candidate. Here’s what it means and what experts have to say.
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About 90% of bills that Newsom blocked this year passed with the support of more than two-thirds of legislators — enough to override a governor’s veto.
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This is Irvine’s first election since Measure D passed earlier this year, which dramatically overhauled how government will work in this city.
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Vice presidential candidates are unlikely to make a fundamental difference in this election, but there were some takeaways from an interesting night.
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JD Vance and Tim Walz debated on Tuesday in the last scheduled debate of the election. The sparring was mostly collegial but a number of points on key issues require additional context or corrections.
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The bill would require oil refineries to maintain additional inventory that they can draw from during maintenance periods to sustain a steady supply for drivers.
