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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.
Filing deadline for L.A. mayor candidates is noon Saturday. Two major developments hours before have shaken up the race.
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Water officials today are making decisions that will affect water availability, water rates, and long-term drought resilience for decades to come.
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There are certain rules around polling centers and drop off ballot boxes.
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The majority have favored mail in voting, elections officials report.
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Republicans are favored to take control of the chamber thanks to a 2024 map of races that tilts disproportionately in the GOP’s favor. Here are the races to watch.
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From voters young and older to the potentially very wide gender gap, here's what to watch for as the election results come in.
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Polls show a historic gender gap in the 2024 election. Democrats are reminding conservative women: votes are a secret and they can vote for who they want, including Vice President Harris.Listen 4:22
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The governing body for the Los Angeles Police Department will vote on Tuesday on whether to approve an $507,509 annual salary for chief of police nominee Jim McDonnell.
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Spending on campaign ads is up $1 billion from four years ago, according to data from AdImpact, analyzed by NPR.Listen 3:47
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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have both appealed to workers in this year's election. But the candidates’ stances on many issues affecting workers remain far apart.
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Your write-in vote only counts for candidates who have qualified. Here’s everything you need to know to fill out your ballot correctly and make sure it’s counted.
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La medida estatal haría permanente un impuesto a los proveedores médicos y garantizaría la financiación de algunos servicios de Medi-Cal.
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La medida se propone como respuesta al aumento de los robos con violencia de alto perfil y a la crisis del fentanilo.
