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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.
Plans to enclose MacArthur Park are still somewhat unclear, including the project's timeline, total cost and what closing off the green space could mean for the neighborhood.
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Bass, who currently serves as the mayor of L.A., covered topics ranging from her homelessness approach to city infrastructure.Listen 28:25
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The U.S. Supreme Court appeared sympathetic to the Trump administration's move to end temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians in the country.Listen 4:34
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The city of Long Beach was the first city to adopt self-checkout rules.
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Shirley Weber says accuracy matters more than speed. Her GOP challenger says the delays undermine trust. It could take a month to certify June's results.
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Other L.A.-area police departments have used body cameras for years, and Inglewood has faced increased calls for transparency.
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Although the court kept Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act intact, Wednesday's decision all but guts the landmark law.Listen 3:52
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In a chaotic debate Tuesday night in Pomona, Democrats targeted Steyer and Becerra and everyone sought a breakout moment. No one broke out of the pack.
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The case revolves around a photo the former FBI director posted online last year of seashells on a beach arranged to say "8647."Listen 3:49
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Mayor Karen Bass told LAist’s AirTalk the plan will address potholes, streetlights and more.
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The city's appeal of the case is pending.Listen 0:42
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A new poll from UC Irvine highlights “cleavage” on major immigration issues between Republicans and everyone else.
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Judge Robert Draper is accused of making irrelevant statements about race in court and sending inappropriate photos to colleagues.
