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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.
Rep. Norma Torres of Pomona is calling on California to intervene to protect people detained at the facility where federal officials are under orders to improve conditions.
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California Proposition 35: Extending a tax to fund health care
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In Los Angeles, the minimum wage goes up each year based on increases in the consumer price index. On July 1, it went up to $17.28 an hour.
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Seven candidates were vying to be Irvine's next mayor.
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Valerie Amezcua, the incumbent, and Benjamin Vazquez face off to be the next mayor of Orange County's second most populated city.
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Three of the council’s progressive voices were up for reelection.
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Measure EE would clean up outdated language and make other small changes to Santa Ana’s city charter.
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Water officials today are making decisions that will affect water availability, water rates, and long-term drought resilience for decades to come.
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The initiative calls for an overhaul of L.A. County's power structure.
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County authorities have said the Fire Department needs to replace old equipment, including fire engines and other vehicles, modernize an outdated 911 communications system, boost personnel training, and expand paramedic services.
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Measure A only needs support from a simple majority of voters in order to pass. It would raise LA County's sales tax to fund homelessness efforts.
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Independent redistricting commission ballot measure would end political appointments to draw boundaries.
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This package of reforms is part of an effort to restore faith in LA City Hall.
