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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.
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"Additional revenue is desperately needed by the fire district," says Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone.
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Your overview to the L.A. City Council races and issues in the Nov. 5 general election. On the ballot: Districts 2, 10 and 14.
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Current Councilmember Paul Krekorian can’t run again because of term limits. Candidates Jillian Burgos and Adrin Nazarian are facing off for the seat.
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The proposal would raise the minimum wage from the current $16 an hour to $18. Yearly increases from there would be tied to the consumer price index.
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The measure would amend the state constitution to prohibit any form of forced labor or servitude, which is currently allowed as punishment for a crime.
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Should California let new housing and road bonds pass with 55% voter support, rather than today’s threshold of two-thirds?
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Los Angeles City Council member Heather Hutt is fending off a challenge from Grace Yoo.
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This has been dubbed by opponents as a "revenge initiative." So far, it appears to target only one entity — the L.A.-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation. Why? Observers says it's really all about rent control.
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The measure would allow certain peace officers — like those who work at LAX — and park rangers to transfer their pension plans to one some say will provide better benefits.
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Will the third time be the charm for efforts to repeal a state law restricting local forms of rent control?
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Proposition 4 is a $10 billion bond to pay for climate and environmental projects.
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Water in California is complicated and governing water use is arguably even more complicated. Here's what you need to know when water agencies show up on the ballot.
