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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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Legislators blocked more than 270 bills, partly due to the budget crunch, in the second round of so-called "suspense file" hearings this year.
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A new report found that discrimination against transgender people is one of the biggest barriers to higher paying jobs, and that in turn leads to a struggle to find secure housing.
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The nonprofit Viet America Society has been at the center of a long-running LAist investigation.
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Departing California lawmakers don’t have to disclose that they’re looking for a new job. Ethics experts say that’s a problem.
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Was the former California attorney general and San Francisco DA too soft on crime? Or too tough? Her critics are quick to label her, but the reality isn’t so simple.
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Kevin de León is running for his second term, despite previous calls for his resignation. He faces Ysabel J. Jurado on the November ballot.
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It’s the latest action to take place after an LAist investigation revealed public records showed millions of dollars were unaccounted for.
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Black voters are the most reliable Democratic voting bloc. Young voters overwhelmingly support the party, too. But young Black voters are a wild card as they feel disconnected from politics.
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California’s governor stood by President Biden to the bitter end, but is taking a less visible role in the Harris campaign so far.
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The social media company discontinues its CrowdTangle tool, which researchers have used to track misinformation. Amid fears of election interference, lawmakers have urged Meta to keep it running.
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His death was announced during Tuesday's L.A. City Council meeting. In 1985, he became the second Latino elected to the council in the 20th century.
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The sprawling California legislation offers protection to whistleblowers and citizens. The coming weeks could decide its fate.
