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Civics & Democracy
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.
Although the court kept Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act intact, Wednesday's decision all but guts the landmark law.
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Supporters say the criminal charges against the ex-councilmember and county supervisor commonly known as MRT should not define his legacy.
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Some residents expressed concern that the city council didn’t do enough at Tuesday’s council meeting following the independent investigation released in late July.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom promised $95 million would help undocumented workers rebuild after winter storms and floods. Months later, $18 million is being doled out and there are translation issues with the state’s website.
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Anaheim residents spent years documenting corruption before the FBI and private investigators stepped in to help.
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Frustrated with local politicians? One of the best ways to hold officials accountable is to pay attention. Here’s how.
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Any change in the size of the L.A. City Council would require a citywide vote.
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City councilmembers will meet for the first time on Tuesday since an independent investigation released late last month revealed potential past criminal behavior at city hall.
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The recommendation follows the former councilmember's conviction on public corruption charges including conspiracy and bribery carried out during his time as an L.A. county supervisor.
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Local governments account for about 10% of total spending on lobbying state lawmakers and agencies. Often, they’re seeking state money. Sometimes, they’re trying to get a say on specific bills.
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One complaint alleged sexual assault by Mark Lomeli, at the time chief of staff to Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson). The allegations and findings came to light in 2018 and 2019.
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The independent report is the result of a nearly year-long investigation the city commissioned from a former police investigator.
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Former President Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury on four counts related to efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to court documents.
