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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 case revolves around a photo the former FBI director posted online last year of seashells on a beach arranged to say "8647."
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Ballots have gone out for the special election on Oct. 3. If passed, hotel and event workers could see a $25 minimum wage almost immediately.
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What’s under discussion, how they connect to L.A.’s past scandals, and what L.A. City Councilmembers have said about them so far.
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At his campaign launch, he said "it's time to pull the curtain back and see what the Wizard of Oz is doing behind those curtains.”
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A deal announced today by labor groups and the fast food industry would give workers a $20 minimum wage and pull a measure off the 2024 ballot. The Legislature has until Thursday to approve it.
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Noteworthy bills in front of the governor this year.
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AB 421 will swap the yes or no question on a referendum to instead ask voters if they want to “keep” or “overturn a law.” It also requires a referendum to list the funders who placed it on the ballot.
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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., announced Friday that she will run for reelection in 2024.
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Gary Safady, the project's developer, plans to sue the city.
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We explore and discuss the best ways for someone to help hold elected leaders accountable.
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One community watchdog said the corruption issues that shook the L.A. city of Bell in 2010 was "nothing compared to what we're dealing with in Anaheim."
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Supporters say the criminal charges against the ex-councilmember and county supervisor commonly known as MRT should not define his legacy.
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Some residents expressed concern that the city council didn’t do enough at Tuesday’s council meeting following the independent investigation released in late July.
