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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.
Federal officers shot Ricardo Parias eight months ago during an ICE operation to detain him. His lawyer says he is still in pain, highlighting gaps in DHS oversight and care.
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Commissioners have a big agenda: expanding the City Council, switching to a ranked-choice voting and more. But one commissioner told LAist they're still "at square one."Listen 20:51
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Bondi defended her work as attorney general, rejecting allegations that DOJ investigations and prosecutions, including the recent indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, are driven by politics.Listen 3:56
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The Board of Supervisors puts the brakes on a plan to increase the cost of a marriage license from $91 to $176.
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A new draft White House memo suggests a 2019 law signed by President Trump that guarantees that federal employees get paid after a shutdown ends would not apply to furloughed workers.
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Attorney General Rob Bonta’s comments came after a federal judge blocked President Donald Trump from dispatching California National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon.
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The allegations stem from a media report that primarily alleged a law firm paid some plaintiffs to sue the county.
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A dozen facilities saw air traffic control shortages on Monday, delaying flights at several airports. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed "a slight tick-up in sick calls" due to the shutdown.
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Brian Williams called in the bomb threat during a stressful meeting he wanted to get out of, prosecutors say.
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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia has made six recommendations the Charter Reform Commission. They would ultimately need voter approval.
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The Nov. 4 election asks voters to weigh in on Prop 50, which would allow the state to temporarily use new Congressional maps for elections in 2026, 2028 and 2030.
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In an extraordinary Sunday night hearing, federal District Judge Karin Immergut temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying federalized troops from any state to Oregon.
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The lawsuits cap a dizzying weekend of attempts by Trump to send guard members out onto American soil.Listen 3:23
