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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 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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If you live in the city of L.A., your city council member is probably the most powerful and important elected office you can vote for.
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Judges can wield significant power. So who’s making those decisions becomes very important.
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The vote so far.
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More than two dozen school districts are seeking billions of dollars in bond funding in L.A. County.
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It's incumbent George Gascón vs. Nathan Hochman.
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Water officials today are making decisions that will affect water availability, water rates, and long-term drought resilience for decades to come.
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There are certain rules around polling centers and drop off ballot boxes.
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The majority have favored mail in voting, elections officials report.
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Republicans are favored to take control of the chamber thanks to a 2024 map of races that tilts disproportionately in the GOP’s favor. Here are the races to watch.
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From voters young and older to the potentially very wide gender gap, here's what to watch for as the election results come in.
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Polls show a historic gender gap in the 2024 election. Democrats are reminding conservative women: votes are a secret and they can vote for who they want, including Vice President Harris.Listen 4:22
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The governing body for the Los Angeles Police Department will vote on Tuesday on whether to approve an $507,509 annual salary for chief of police nominee Jim McDonnell.
