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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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The city has not contracted with the Chamber of Commerce since 2022, when a corruption scandal made headlines.
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Here's an explanation of what the documents are, how to use them to find what you’re interested in and more.
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He admitted to failing to disclose financial interests in decisions and will have to pay nearly $19,000, which will go into the city’s general fund.
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A federal judge has paused a key section of President Trump's executive order that makes sweeping changes to voting and elections.
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Get your personal tax receipt for the city's spending.
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Do is scheduled to be sentenced in June to up to five years in federal prison. County supervisors voted 4-1 to call for a tougher sentence.
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The libraries have been a center of controversy since proud MAGA conservatives gained control of city government.
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Getting rid of judges adds to criticism of the Trump administration for not giving migrants or noncitizens enough due process before they're deported.
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A Fox News host? A sheriff? Is there a Republican who can finally win statewide in California again?Republican candidates Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco want to make California golden again.
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The layoffs would occur across a range of departments and affect city services. The proposal would also eliminate a number of vacant positions.
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Google, oil companies and utilities helped push California lobbying to a record $540 million in 2024, up 10% from the year before.
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After voters approved Proposition 36 last year, some Republican lawmakers are seeing greater support for tougher parole rules.
