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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.
A year after immigration raids exploded in LA, many small shops are still in recovery mode as even a rumor of ICE activity can make customers rethink casual shopping trips.
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The former health secretary under President Joe Biden has advocated for government-run healthcare since he was a congressman 30 years ago.
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The LA Local recently spotted them at Hollenbeck Park and in Echo Park, and officials said they’ve put up 500 around the city.
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California health clinics are suing to stop a union ballot measure that would dictate how they spend money — and they say it could force hundreds of clinics to close.
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Thursday's vote in the House provides funding for DHS after a more than two-month shutdown, but does not include dollars for ICE and CBP.Listen 4:26
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The law in California was primarily used to help Latinos gain political representation.
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An update to the system last year was supposed to make it more responsive and user-friendly, but problems persist.
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Bass, who currently serves as the mayor of L.A., covered topics ranging from her homelessness approach to city infrastructure.Listen 28:25
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The U.S. Supreme Court appeared sympathetic to the Trump administration's move to end temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians in the country.Listen 4:34
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The city of Long Beach was the first city to adopt self-checkout rules.
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Shirley Weber says accuracy matters more than speed. Her GOP challenger says the delays undermine trust. It could take a month to certify June's results.
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Other L.A.-area police departments have used body cameras for years, and Inglewood has faced increased calls for transparency.
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Although the court kept Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act intact, Wednesday's decision all but guts the landmark law.Listen 3:52
