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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.
One good governance advocate calls it a “virtual horror show of governmental non-transparency.”
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The letter was signed by 48 House Democrats and cites a recent investigation by The California and Texas Newsrooms.
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California's treasurer manages bonds, pensions, and billions in cash. These are the six people vying for the job in 2026.
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Inglewood is supposed to have a citizen police oversight commission. It hasn’t met in nearly 9 yearsPolice oversight commissions can provide accountability and transparency.
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Today is the deadline for counties to send primary ballots.
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Tom Steyer’s arguably equally famous older brother Jim is a well known force in Sacramento working on tech regulations and protecting kids online.
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The former health secretary under President Joe Biden has advocated for government-run healthcare since he was a congressman 30 years ago.
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The LA Local recently spotted them at Hollenbeck Park and in Echo Park, and officials said they’ve put up 500 around the city.
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California health clinics are suing to stop a union ballot measure that would dictate how they spend money — and they say it could force hundreds of clinics to close.
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Thursday's vote in the House provides funding for DHS after a more than two-month shutdown, but does not include dollars for ICE and CBP.Listen 4:26
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The law in California was primarily used to help Latinos gain political representation.
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An update to the system last year was supposed to make it more responsive and user-friendly, but problems persist.
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Bass, who currently serves as the mayor of L.A., covered topics ranging from her homelessness approach to city infrastructure.Listen 28:25
