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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.
Bruno Mars tickets running for $2,000 and ones for SZA costing $600 caught California lawmakers' attention. They're advancing two bills targeting the resale market.
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The only Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission says chairman's belief that the FCC isn't independent leaves news media vulnerable to political pressure.Listen 4:37
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Trump broke little new ground, restating messages: that economic problems can be blamed on Joe Biden, and that his second term has been a massive success.Listen 3:34
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A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds 70% of Americans say things have become too unaffordable.Listen 4:09
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NPR is tracking the record number of congressional lawmakers who have announced plans to retire or run for a different office in 2026.
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Republicans and the Trump administration are hoping a panel of federal judges in Los Angeles will halt the new Prop. 50 maps from taking effect.
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The California Supreme Court declined to review an appeals court's decision against the city.Listen 0:33
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Officials are investigating the death of the Hollywood director as a homicide.
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The People’s Care Collective led a march from downtown Los Angeles to Boyle Heights, urging hospitals to protect patient privacy.
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The Japanese American National Museum stands out among cultural institutions by refusing to bend to President Trump’s attacks on diversity, history and the truth.
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LAist reported on the allegations a day before L.A. City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado introduced a motion seeking more information.
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The funding will allow a class of recruits to begin training in January. It was requested by the mayor and police chief because of concerns about the World Cup and Olympics.Listen 0:45
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The State Department is swapping out Calibri for Times New Roman in all its official documents, reversing a Biden-era change that aimed to increase accessibility.
