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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.
Marilyn “Mari” Barke will have to pay more than $100,000 in penalties, according to a judge's ruling last week.
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A House panel investigating the attack on the Capitol holds its ninth public hearing, potentially the final one ahead of the release of its wrap-up report.
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Wednesday’s city council meeting adjourned after vehement protests in the council chamber.
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The announcement came the same day Nury Martinez resigned under pressure and the L.A. City Attorney called for a special election next spring to get voter approval for the City Council district lines to be redrawn.
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The council is roiled in yet another scandal. We help you understand who is who and what's next.
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Councilmembers Nury Martinez, Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo have been condemned to various degrees by their peers, with some calling on all three to resign from office.
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Your guide to the L.A. City Council candidates and issues in the Nov. 8 general election. Still on the ballot: Districts 5, 11, 13 and 15.
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Say hello to the top political office in the state. California Governor Gavin Newson, a Democrat, is running for reelection against Republican Brian Dahle.
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Evaluating judicial candidates is notoriously hard, but there are a few pieces of information you can look at to help with your decision.
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Alex Padilla (D), who was appointed to Kamala Harris' seat when she became vice president, faces Mark Meuser (R) twice on the Nov. 8 ballot.
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There are 17 congressional districts covering L.A. County alone, each with its own representative serving in Washington D.C.
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Proposition 26 would legalize sports betting at tribal casinos and certain horse racing tracks.
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Voters will decide whether to amend the L.A. County charter to allow the Board of Supervisors to remove an elected sheriff from office for misconduct.
