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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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Your overview of the candidates and issues in the Feb. 25 special election. The top two vote-getters will face off in April unless one of the candidates wins more than 50% of the vote outright.
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Michael Gates, who was first elected in 2014, calls the new job "an absolute honor, an absolute privilege."
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Attorneys general from 22 states had filed a lawsuit seeking to block the policy that would dramatically change NIH's grant-making by limiting how much it will disburse for overhead costs.
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It's the main U.S. agency tasked with overseeing the financial products and services used by everyday Americans. The CFPB's new head has closed its offices and told staff to stay home.
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After a hearing on Monday, a federal judge in Boston extended a stay on the deadline for federal employees to accept the Trump administration's resignation offer while he considers the arguments.Listen 3:52
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Andrew Do pleaded guilty to felony bribery last year. The suspension is a step in the California State Bar's process leading to disbarment.
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The study, led by L.A.’s Reparations Advisory Commission, makes more than 60 recommendations organized into categories, including racial terror, housing segregation, and political disenfranchisement.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom today approved $25 million for anticipated legal challenges against the Trump administration, positioning California to once again lead the resistance to the MAGA movement — just as the state is seeking federal assistance for the Los Angeles region’s recovery from devastating fires.
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From Day 1, the Trump team has issued a series of orders and statements aimed at the U.S. Agency for International Development.
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Auditors have referred two contracts to the Orange County district attorney and county counsel for further investigation.
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President Trump said the entity would focus on cutting government waste and slashing federal regulations, and he put tech billionaire and adviser Elon Musk in charge.
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The proposals come as the federal government under President Trump launches raids to deport unauthorized immigrants.
