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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.
The bill would create a first-in-the-nation legal pathway for residents to seek financial damages in state court.
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Statewide turnout was 50%. It was lower in L.A. County and higher in Orange County.Listen 0:38
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The Trump administration is pausing all immigration applications such as requests for green cards for people from 19 countries banned from travel earlier this year.
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Police chief says the weapons are needed for de-escalation, but the LAPD has come under scrutiny for its use of force during this summer’s protests.
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The commission is looking at a wide range of changes to the city's constitution, including increasing the size of the City Council.
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It marks the second time that the conservative Orange County city has tried, and failed, to challenge the legality of SB 54.Listen 0:46
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A faith-based center will challenge an investigation into whether it misled people to discourage abortions.
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After recent shakeups, 10 candidates remain in the race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom next year, including Eric Swalwell and Katie Porter.
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The additional $150,000 in city dollars is earmarked to help immigrant households pay for housing and utilities.
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Brooke Rollins has made a case for sweeping changes to food aid programs by claiming USDA has uncovered "massive fraud."
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Young California Democrats are challenging veteran House members in safe blue seats, including in LAThe recent retirements of Nancy Pelosi and other longtime House Democrats have led to more calls for aging members to pass the torch.
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The L.A. City Ethics Commission alleges Renette Anderson misused her position for personal benefit.
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Huerta faces a misdemeanor charge after showing up at an immigration raid in June.
