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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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CalOptima, Orange County’s Medi-Cal insurer, is looking into what led to the collapse of a lucrative deal to open a health center to serve elderly Vietnamese-speaking people in Westminster.
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A last-minute petition set off a special election to fill the board's Newport Beach seat. Here's what to know about the candidates.
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The bill in the House of Representatives is similar to one that was passed to the Senate several months ago.
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Current and former officials say the current effort amounts to the dismantling of the civil rights division and its traditional mission.Listen 4:05
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Huntington Beach voters will weigh in on library privatization and book review committee.
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The life jackets are U.S. Coast Guard-approved and available for free in Irvine. And you don't have to live in the city to get one.
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In recent years, investigations have revealed the grip Anaheim’s tourism industry has on city politics. Now, the city is implementing oversight measures.
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A long-awaited county study finds incorporation is still financially unviable. Instead, officials propose creating a community-led advisory group to help shape services and policy.
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San Marino voters will decide whether to continue a property tax first approved more than 30 years ago.
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The L.A. City Council voted to raise the city’s minimum wage for hotel and airport workers.
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California is experiencing unexpectedly shaky economic conditions, as health care costs rise and Trump’s tariffs create ongoing uncertainty.
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With tariffs wreaking havoc on California’s economy and health costs rising, the state is facing a deficit that could exceed $10 billion next year.
