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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.
Judge Robert Draper is accused of making irrelevant statements about race in court and sending inappropriate photos to colleagues.
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The debris is known to contain asbestos and other toxins. Now, Navy contractors are dismantling and removing what remains of a torched WW-II era hangar, as a new stage of cleanup begins.
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A lawsuit against the city claimed the language was “unlawfully partisan.”
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As Democrats have panicked over President Joe Biden’s lackluster debate performance and looked elsewhere for a potential replacement, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is the talk of the town. But how would he fare on the national stage?
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County supervisors move to expand powerful board and enact other reforms.
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The goal is to encourage more adoption and fostering, but the proposal needs to make it through the L.A. City Council and mayor’s office first.
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The health care industry put a measure on the November ballot that would raise more money for Medi-Cal and block lawmakers from spending it on general government services. Billions of dollars are on the line.
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The final list is out. Here's an overview of what to know.
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A nonprofit at the center of an LAist investigation of O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do missed another deadline to account for over $3 million in taxpayer dollars Do gave the group to feed needy seniors during the pandemic.
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Right now, each supervisor represents about 2 million people — more than members of Congress and more than some U.S. senators. When the board was created the county's total population was 500,000.
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The governor withdraws the proposed ballot measure that he and Democratic legislative leaders just announced. He says he ran out of time to add amendments to ensure its success.
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Summer is one of the most difficult times for volunteers working to save cats and kittens on Los Angeles streets. There are ways you can help.
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The Democrats’ proposal calls for a new felony for drug dealers who cut fentanyl into other drugs and for increased penalties for repeat thieves.
