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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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Putting on a debate or campaign forum is hard work, which is why you see fewer and fewer of them each election season.
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Opponents of Proposition 32 to increase the statewide minimum wage to $18 an hour are running ads focused on the cost of living.
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The 8th district councilmember reflects on homelessness as his top priority, 2028 Olympics preparations, the redistricting fight, and Kevin de Leon’s reelection campaign.
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Legal experts said that there are few guardrails preventing Trump from pursuing his plans to prosecute opponents.
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The comment came during a campaign stop at Cal State L.A. last week.
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It's a life skill being taught in one college class in Orange County.
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Federal prosecutors say the longtime O.C. supervisor has agreed to plead guilty and resign in a conspiracy to steal millions of dollars meant to feed needy seniors, following a months-long LAist investigation and federal probe.
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A look back at LAist reporting that uncovered more than $13 million in public funds directed to a little-known nonprofit by Andrew Do, who did not disclose that his daughter Rhiannon Do held leadership roles with the group — which was not required by state law at the time.
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It’s very unlikely — but theoretically possible — that the presidential election ends with an Electoral College tie. If it did come to pass, here's how the next president would be determined.
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Seven Assemblymembers missed more than a quarter of their votes this year, most involving illness or family matters. But when it comes to bills, an absence is the same as a “no” vote.
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Current Councilmember Paul Krekorian can’t run again because of term limits. Candidates Jillian Burgos and Adrin Nazarian are facing off for the seat.
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Democrats are calling out Republicans on abortion rights in key California districts that could decide control of Congress, again. GOP incumbents say their views are being misrepresented.
