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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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Members say that neighborhood councils can't advocate effectively for L.A. residents because they're stuck in a maze of rules and regulations, communication failures, and bureaucratic roadblocks.
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The governor unveils his plan to cover a California budget deficit now projected at $31.5 billion, up from $22.5 billion in January. He says his plan protects investments in climate, economic development, education, health care and housing.
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The death comes amid a crisis inside L.A. County's two juvenile halls, which the state has threatened to shut down amid problems including overdoses and violence.
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Florence-Firestone residents who organized against the demolition have mixed feelings about the new space.
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They're aiming to bring together lawyers who have brought COVID-19 and vaccine-related cases to court with experts and build a body of law to combat future public health orders.
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The departure of the interim chief comes less than two months after the Board of Supervisors fired Chief Probation Officer Adolfo Gonzalez amid mounting problems, including violence inside juvenile halls.
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The mayor wants to significantly increase the number of cadets at the LAPD academy. The police chief says that would be a challenge.
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Recruiting officers to the LAPD and quickly moving people off the streets are among Mayor Bass' top priorities.
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A special committee is on a brief public tour to get your feedback on council size and how we draw district boundaries. And there are other ways to get your voice heard too.
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Bass says she wants to improve how the councils operate. Council members want more details.
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California's state of emergency is over and that’s changing how people access some public meetings.
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Riordan was a moderate Republican known for supporting LGBTQ and immigrant rights, along with the right to abortion. He served from 1993 to 2001.
