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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.
The California Legislature passed a bill that would force disclosure of information about emergency calls at immigrant detention centers.
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The City Mobility Plan Implementation Initiative would require the City of Los Angeles to redesign streets to be safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. It also lays out a plan to hold city officials accountable.
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Residents of this San Fernando Valley district might be feeling a bit of deja vú — they just voted in a special election for the same seat in June. Imelda Padilla is running for reelection against two other candidates.
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Current councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson is running for a third and final term in this South L.A. district.
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There are only two candidates in this San Fernando Valley race, so the March election winner will take the seat.
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Heather Hutt, who was named to council after Mark Ridley-Thomas was indicted, faces challenges from some experienced lawmakers and activists.
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Kevin de León is running for his second term, despite previous calls for his resignation. He faces seven challengers.
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Start with the facts on what is actually happening with crime.
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City Council, Board of Supervisors, District Attorney, and Board of Education have the biggest impact on your daily life.
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Lets explore how California's propositions work, how amendments, referendums and bonds get on the ballot, and why big spending deserves a close look.
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You’ll have to request a crossover ballot or register with a party by Election Day on March 5.
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Prop. 1 is a measure on the March ballot that would shift much of California’s millionaires tax for mental health services towards housing for people with mental illness.
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The winner of District 4 will join a five-member board that oversees a county of about 10 million residents, more than the population of most states.
