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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.
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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The measure comes in response to an increase in high-profile “smash-and-grab” robberies and the fentanyl crisis.
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The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District asks Malibu voters to approve a $395 million bond through increased property taxes.
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The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District asks Santa Monica voters to approve a $495 million bond through increased property taxes.
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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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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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State lawmakers draft and pass laws that govern the entire state. Here's a look at the Los Angeles and Orange county candidates on the Nov. 5 ballot.
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L.A. groups are teaching basic computer skills to help residents spot fake election news.
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LAist found more than 140 races countywide have only one candidate. Here’s what it means and what experts have to say.
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About 90% of bills that Newsom blocked this year passed with the support of more than two-thirds of legislators — enough to override a governor’s veto.
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This is Irvine’s first election since Measure D passed earlier this year, which dramatically overhauled how government will work in this city.
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Vice presidential candidates are unlikely to make a fundamental difference in this election, but there were some takeaways from an interesting night.
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JD Vance and Tim Walz debated on Tuesday in the last scheduled debate of the election. The sparring was mostly collegial but a number of points on key issues require additional context or corrections.
