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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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The $47.9 billion budget plan for the fiscal year that starts July 1 reflects “extraordinary budget pressures” facing the county, according to a statement from the CEO’s office.
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Irvine voters head to the poll as 2025 is poised to be a year of change for the city. Three candidates are vying for the District 5 council seat.
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Lawmakers move hundreds of bills to die quietly behind closed doors with little public explanation or accountability.
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The Louisiana judge gave the Columbia University graduate student until April 23 to request a stay of his deportation.Listen 3:38
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A federal judge in Maryland wants the government to "facilitate" Abrego Garcia's return to the U.S. after the Supreme Court largely upheld her original order.Listen 3:40
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We’re in tax season now, but advocates say you should consult with an immigrant rights group before filing if you’re undocumented.
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The county could be on the hook for far more money, with more than $400 million in claims filed overall.
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The president announced he would raise tariffs on China to 125% "effective immediately" but said he was pausing big hikes on other U.S. trading partners to allow time for trade negotiations.
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The councils were meant to help more residents have a voice at L.A. City Hall, but voter participation has been declining for a decade.
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Some on the board contend that the disgraced supervisor's deal equates to “special treatment” compared with other major corruption cases and doesn’t reflect “the severity and extent" of Do’s behavior.
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The Supreme Court's stay, which allows the administration to execute the firings for now, while it litigates in federal court, does not mean the terminations were lawful.Listen 3:52
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Huntington Beach’s voter ID rule is set to go into effect in 2026, but the city has yet to specify whether or how it would implement it.
