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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.
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California Republicans embrace Trump at their convention while candidates in competitive races keep him at arm’s length to win over voters.
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The centers have drawn criticism for their potential health and environmental effects on surrounding communities and for the amount of energy they use.
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Trump's endorsement of Steve Hilton for governor over Chad Bianco has upended the California GOP's strategy, forcing the party to refocus on other races.
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Riverside County Sheriff and California governor candidate Chad Bianco focused on claims from an activist group when he kicked off a voter fraud inquiry.
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez says that hundreds of millions of public funds are on the line. The big sticking point is security costs.
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The California billionaire tax is divisive even among progressive Democrats. But don’t expect labor leaders or lawmakers to criticize it out loud.
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The LA Police Commission canceled a presentation by immigrant advocates. The groups showed up anywayAfter being invited to present on the effects of immigration raids, advocates say the commission canceled without explanation.
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He and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco are the only two Republicans among the 10 notable candidates in the primary field.
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In light of recent reports that César Chávez sexually assaulted women and girls, including Huerta, trustees decided to focus on her contributions to labor and civil rights.
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Publicly available data also shows the number of people being held at the facility near Victorville has tripled since last fiscal year.Listen 24:32
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The City Council voted unanimously to explore creating a Bureau of Police Oversight, moving LAPD accounting and audit roles to the controller’s office.
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Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco need to split the vote nearly evenly to lock Democrats out of the race. Their strategy? Attack each other relentlessly.
