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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.
The rule being considered comes as immigration arrests rise at state courts, discouraging victims, witnesses and others from showing up, according to lawyers and advocates.
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Who will become California's newest senator, officially filling the void left behind by the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein?
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This measure declares that marriage is a fundamental right.
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California's Proposition 5 would make it easier to pass housing, infrastructure bonds.
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Prop 34 has been dubbed by opponents as a 'revenge initiative.'
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Seven candidates were vying to be Irvine's next mayor.
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Valerie Amezcua, the incumbent, and Benjamin Vazquez face off to be the next mayor of Orange County's second most populated city.
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If the measure passes, Santa Ana will become the first city in California to allow non-U.S. citizens to vote in its municipal elections.
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Measure EE would clean up outdated language and make other small changes to Santa Ana’s city charter.
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County authorities have said the Fire Department needs to replace old equipment, including fire engines and other vehicles, modernize an outdated 911 communications system, boost personnel training, and expand paramedic services.
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This package of reforms is part of an effort to restore faith in LA City Hall.
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This measure is a hodgepodge of charter amendments meant to clarify rules that have caused confusion — or to set new rules to address problems.
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Sherlett Hendy Newbill and Kahllid A. Al-Alim vie for an open seat on L.A. Unified's school board.
