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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.
Filing deadline for L.A. mayor candidates is noon Saturday. Two major developments hours before have shaken up the race.
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The East Whittier City School District is asking voters to approve a $97 million bond through increased property taxes.
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The Burbank Unified School District is asking voters to approve a $458.2 million bond through increased property taxes.
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The Arcadia Unified School District is asking voters to approve a $358 million bond through increased property taxes.
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The Antelope Valley Joint Union High School District is asking voters to approve a $398 million bond through increased property taxes.
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The information comes after the City Council settled a claim with a former city manager who alleged the police union runs city hall.
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Jurado is the latest progressive seeking to unseat an incumbent on the L.A. City Council
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This legislative cycle, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills affirming reproductive rights and mandating insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization, but the Democrat was reluctant to impose new regulations, frequently citing costs for vetoing bills.
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With only weeks to a divisive election it can be hard to talk politics. Polarization can damage our relationships and our health. We have strategies to reduce election stress, starting with ourselves.Listen 6:26
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A CalMatters analysis shows that California’s campaign finance watchdog has sometimes taken years to resolve cases, sometimes after politicians have won election or left office.
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Santa Ana could become the first city in California to allow non-U.S.citizens to vote in municipal elections.
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All the available evidence suggests that a miniscule number of noncitizens vote illegally in federal elections and not in numbers that would sway the outcome of any race.
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Sus calificaciones son una de las únicas formas en la que un votante que no cuente con formación jurídica pueda evaluar si un candidato a juez del Tribunal Superior del Condado de Los Ángeles está calificado para el cargo.
