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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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Here’s a snapshot of the incomes and taxes of the top candidates for California governor. Billionaire Tom Steyer dwarfs them all.
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The state will audit three of its federally-funded fusion centers amid concerns about violations of civil liberties and privacy.
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Californians have a constitutional right to government records, but a lawmaker’s plan would let agencies charge extra fees to get them.
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Orange County Supervisors say they are trying to understand the extent of the corruption that took place under former Supervisor Andrew Do.
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Debate canceled last minute after controversy over the exclusion of candidates of color.
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Leaders report strapped police departments racked up overtime bills in the millions while others report a multi-million dollar hit to business during the worst ICE surges.Listen 3:56
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More than 650,000 ballots cast in 2025 were seized.
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Fesia Davenport has been on a monthslong medical leave, during which she’s faced scrutiny over a $2 million settlement she received. She plans to step down on April 16.
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They've formed a ticket that spans from downtown to North Long Beach.
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President Trump has slashed the number of people on the Board of Immigration Appeals and stacked it with his appointees, tightening the due process available for immigrants.
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Cities, counties and the state are moving to remove Chavez's name from public buildings, parks and other areas after sexual assault allegations
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A survey from UC Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies found 52% of voters backing a proposed a one-time, 5% tax on the net worth of billionaires.
