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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.
President Donald Trump's popularity on one of his political strengths is in jeopardy.
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A bill would give county election offices more resources and guidance to speed up the notoriously slow vote count in California. State legislators take the oath office before the results are certified.
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Gov. Newsom wants the California Legislature to prepare for the Trump administration, but its leaders also say they heard voters’ message on lowering the cost of living.
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Orange County Board of Supervisors will vote on the item at Tuesday’s meeting.
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What if the resistance to climate science is not really about science at all?
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California Republicans could take three Legislative seats from Democrats with diverse candidates, signaling potential voter shifts amid frustration with high costs and policies.
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Hochman will replace DA George Gascón, known as the godfather of progressive prosecutors.
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Democratic challenger Derek Tran had declared victory in California's 45th House District on Monday.
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New vote tallies from Orange and L.A. counties late Tuesday afternoon showed Tran expanding his lead to 613 votes over incumbent Steel.
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As of early Tuesday, Tran was leading Steel by 581 votes with fewer than1,700 ballots left to count, according to his campaign.
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California voters turned on progressive district attorneys George Gascon and Pamela Price in the 2024 election, dealing a setback to the movement they championed.
