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The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District asks Malibu voters to approve a $395 million bond through increased property taxes.

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District asks Santa Monica voters to approve a $495 million bond through increased property taxes.

"Additional revenue is desperately needed by the fire district," says Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone.

Should the City Controller be able to audit contractors? Should harbor commissioners be from specific neighborhoods? This hodgepodge of charter amendments is meant to clarify rules that have caused confusion or to set new rules to address problems.

Should city departments be allowed to sell food? Should the airport commission be allowed to set fees for ground transportation at LAX? This group of charter amendments is meant to clarify and update rules on city operations.

It's a proposal to dramatically change the way Los Angeles County government operates.

The measure comes in response to an increase in high-profile “smash-and-grab” robberies and the fentanyl crisis.

Will L.A. voters decide to raise their taxes — again — to amp up the fight to reduce homelessness?

The proposal would raise the minimum wage from the current $16 an hour to $18. Yearly increases from there would be tied to the consumer price index.

The measure would amend the state constitution to prohibit any form of forced labor or servitude, which is currently allowed as punishment for a crime.

Current Councilmember Paul Krekorian can’t run again because of term limits. Candidates Jillian Burgos and Adrin Nazarian are facing off for the seat.

Your overview to the L.A. City Council races and issues in the Nov. 5 general election. On the ballot: Districts 2, 10 and 14.