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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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Chinese President Xi Jinping and right-wing leaders including Argentine President Javier Milei and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni are on the invite list.
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Trump is only the third president to be sworn in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Trump campaigned on border security promises, and he and his allies argue that his electoral win is an endorsement of his upcoming actions on the issue.
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Undocumented immigrants and mixed-status families are learning how to assert themselves — and prepare for worst-case scenarios.
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As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House on Jan. 20, public radio partners in the California Newsroom want to hear from you about what this means for your community.
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President-elect Donald Trump faulted California water policies for the devastating wildfires that are burning in Los Angeles County. The fires started because of fierce winds and extremely dry conditions.
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What issues facing Southern California are you most worried about? What are you feeling optimistic about?
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Reparations advocates are campaigning for two proposals that failed in the final hours of last year’s legislative session.
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Washington, D.C., is the next stop in former President Jimmy Carter's six days of funeral services. He will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol through Thursday morning.
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As part of his $322.2 billion spending plan for the 2025–26 budget year, Newsom is prioritizing existing programs and future savings.
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A new law allows California workers to not attend anti-labor meetings hosted by their employers. Businesses have sued.
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Makenna Sievertson reflects on her experience at the U.S. Capitol in the immediate aftermath of the attack.
