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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.
Bruno Mars tickets running for $2,000 and ones for SZA costing $600 caught California lawmakers' attention. They're advancing two bills targeting the resale market.
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The move follows Mayor Karen Bass’ Feb. 10 directive requiring the LAPD to turn on body cameras and ask federal immigration agents to identify themselves during operations.
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The commission was formed in the wake of the City Hall tapes scandal, which weakened trust in city government.
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The rapid response group, Unión del Barrio, has seen a huge spike of new volunteers after two high-profile killings in Minnesota.
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President Donald Trump said in his State of the Union address he would make L.A. 'safe' ahead of the Olympics — triggering a quick response from Mayor Karen Bass.Listen 0:43
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The newly elected governor of Virginia focused the Democratic response around affordability, a central issue to her party's campaign to win back the House this fall.
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As President Trump delivered his State of the Union address, reporters from across NPR's newsroom, are fact checking his speech and offer context.
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President Trump hit familiar notes on immigration and culture, but he largely underplayed the economic problems that voters say they are most concerned about.
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East LA is the most populous unincorporated community in the state. Here’s what that means and how it affects the nearly 119,000 residents.
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The prime-time address is a chance for the president to tout his record ahead of this year's midterm elections.
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Observers watching federal immigration enforcement in Maine who were told by agents they were "domestic terrorists" are now part of a new federal class action lawsuit.Listen 3:42
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What does the Democratic leader see for himself in the years to come?Listen 8:17
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The nation's top court let's a lower court ruling stand. Now the city faces a looming deadline to plan for more than 13,000 homes.
