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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.
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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Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is responsible for a huge share of intel collected by the U.S.Listen 3:56
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Progressives say California should tax the rich to maintain health care access for the poor. Here’s why it could worsen the state’s budget problem.
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In the order issued Monday, the judge wrote that President Trump had failed to make the argument that the article was published with the intent to be malicious.
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The Democratic race for governor remains a toss-up, with Tom Steyer and Katie Porter most likely to benefit from Rep. Eric Swalwell’s withdrawal.
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County officials warn cuts to Medi-Cal and CalFresh in the next fiscal year are expected to have a devastating effects on those programs.Listen 0:41
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Swalwell said he would step down from the office he’s held since 2013, but continued to deny the allegations against him by four separate women.
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In the short statement posted on social media, Swalwell did not address whether he will remain in Congress.
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California Republicans embrace Trump at their convention while candidates in competitive races keep him at arm’s length to win over voters.
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The centers have drawn criticism for their potential health and environmental effects on surrounding communities and for the amount of energy they use.
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Trump's endorsement of Steve Hilton for governor over Chad Bianco has upended the California GOP's strategy, forcing the party to refocus on other races.
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Riverside County Sheriff and California governor candidate Chad Bianco focused on claims from an activist group when he kicked off a voter fraud inquiry.
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez says that hundreds of millions of public funds are on the line. The big sticking point is security costs.