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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.
The Justice Department is offering grants to cities and police departments across the country, but recipients must cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
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Two public workshop sessions are being held on Thursday, but officials stress the budget is a year-round process. Here's how you can get involved.
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LAist senior editor Suzanne Levy, who grew up in the U.K., describes her recent experience taking that significant step.
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There are at least two inquiries underway into thousands of contracts handled by Andrew Do over the years related to his time on two powerful Orange County boards.
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Irvine city officials are set to discuss the controversial new project at the next Great Park board meeting.
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Californians who file complaints against police officers see a warning against making a false report. A dispute over the LAPD’s form has reached the California Supreme Court.
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Prosecutors say Tammy Kim changed her driver’s license and voter registration in 2024 to reflect an address she has never lived at.
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The plan averts 1,000 layoffs, lowering the number of Los Angeles city workers who will lose their jobs to 650.
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Cityhood may be off the table, but a MAC could give this unincorporated community more influence over how L.A. County governs it.
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The Senate parliamentarian advised lawmakers that they couldn't use the Congressional Review Act to revoke California's right to set vehicle standards. But they did it anyway. Expect a legal fight.Listen 3:33
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The $10.8 billion spending plan cuts vacant jobs and boosts funding for liability claims.
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A total of 85 homeowners sought to get the federal funds for a buyout, but there's not enough money for everyone and cash could take years to arrive.
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Andrew Do defends his actions in part by saying he didn't vote for the contracts alone — his fellow colleages on the Orange County Board of Supervisors did so, too.
