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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 U.S. Supreme Court appeared sympathetic to the Trump administration's move to end temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians in the country.Listen 4:34
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The city of Long Beach was the first city to adopt self-checkout rules.
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Shirley Weber says accuracy matters more than speed. Her GOP challenger says the delays undermine trust. It could take a month to certify June's results.
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Other L.A.-area police departments have used body cameras for years, and Inglewood has faced increased calls for transparency.
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Although the court kept Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act intact, Wednesday's decision all but guts the landmark law.Listen 3:52
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In a chaotic debate Tuesday night in Pomona, Democrats targeted Steyer and Becerra and everyone sought a breakout moment. No one broke out of the pack.
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The case revolves around a photo the former FBI director posted online last year of seashells on a beach arranged to say "8647."Listen 3:49
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Mayor Karen Bass told LAist’s AirTalk the plan will address potholes, streetlights and more.
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The city's appeal of the case is pending.Listen 0:42
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A new poll from UC Irvine highlights “cleavage” on major immigration issues between Republicans and everyone else.
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Judge Robert Draper is accused of making irrelevant statements about race in court and sending inappropriate photos to colleagues.
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The massive LED screens have divided locals and sparked a legal fight between the city and the owners of SoFi Stadium and other venues.
