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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.
The rule being considered comes as immigration arrests rise at state courts, discouraging victims, witnesses and others from showing up, according to lawyers and advocates.
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Dan Chang is running against incumbent Scott Schmerelson to represent the West San Fernando Valley and Studio City on the LAUSD School Board.
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The Los Angeles Unified School District is asking voters to approve a historic $9 billion bond through increased property taxes.
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The state measure would make a tax on medical providers permanent and would guarantee funding for some Medi-Cal services.
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Some California schools are falling apart. Voters will decide whether to fund renovations, repairs, and new construction.
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A number of incumbents will ask voters to trust them through choppy waters.
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Dozens of school districts in L.A. and Orange counties are asking voters to approve $17 billion in funding to maintain and replace school facilities.
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This proposition would remove stray language in the state constitution that defines marriage as being between a man and a woman. While that language is not legally enforceable anymore, removing it is seen as a proactive measure to make sure it cannot can’t spring back into effect.
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If approved, Los Angeles residents would be responsible for determining council district boundaries. That task has been controlled by the council itself, so council members drew their own districts — usually to keep themselves in power.
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Kahllid Al-Alim and Sherlett Hendy Newbill are vying to replace George McKenna to represent L.A.’s Mid-City, Crenshaw, Arlington Heights, and Westmont neighborhoods in the L.A. Unified board.
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Grace Ortiz and Karla Griego are vying to replace retiring LAUSD Board president Jackie Goldberg. The winner will represent a curiously shaped district that spans from Southeast to Northeast L.A.
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In their only TV face-off before Election Day, U.S. Senate contenders Steve Garvey and Adam Schiff also tussle over immigration and other issues.
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People who live in the U.S. often need a special certificate called an Apostille to take care of business and personal affairs internationally.
