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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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President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at identifying sanctuary cities, part of a broader effort to target jurisdictions that limit cooperation with ICE.
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The county and its largest union are in the midst of contract negotiations. The strike is expected to disrupt some services through Wednesday evening.
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One hundred days into President Trump's second term, DOGE hasn't delivered on its promised savings, efficiency or transparency in meaningful ways. But it has amassed unprecedented power over data.
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Community leaders have been holding "Black April" in the weeks leading up to April 30.
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Matthew Hiller started making anti-Elon Musk stickers for Teslas after Musk's X takeover. He's made six figures selling them.
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Proposed by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, AB 476 also seeks to revise penalties for offenders to better reflect the true cost to the public.
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Facing a nearly $1 billion dollar shortfall, Mayor Karen Bass has proposed 1,647 layoffs across departments, or about 5% of the city workforce.
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Mayor Karen Bass' executive actions are intended to streamline the rebuilding process and ease financial pressures for residents after the deadly and destructive Palisades Fire.
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Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested at the Milwaukee County Courthouse on Friday morning.
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The DOJ told a legal services provider it would not renew its contract at the end of April. The decision could leave families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border during Trump's first term without the support they were promised under a federal settlement agreement.
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Voters' next step depends on whether their displacement is permanent or temporary.
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An Orange County judge ruled against the company’s motion to force the case into arbitration — and behind closed doors.
