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An older Asian couple walks past a sign in various Asian languages directing voters to polling stations in Alhambra.

News

Asian American poll monitors on lookout for racist rhetoric and bullying

SoCal’s largest Asian American advocacy group is training poll monitors to stay alert for racist rhetoric and bullying at vote centers.

Students sit around a long folding table, all peering at a political mailer that is on the table in front of them. One of the students has a white sheet of paper and is poised to write down impressions about the campaign literature.

Civics & Democracy

How to decode those political mailers clogging up your mailbox

It's a life skill being taught in one college class in Orange County.

The exterior of a building has a terra cotta-colored stone wall with the words : County of Orange County Administration South on a plaque dated 2029. The names of county officials are on the sign. A glass wall reflects U.S. California and the county flag.

Civics & Democracy

Timeline on LAist's investigation: OC Supervisor Andrew Do to plead guilty in bribery scheme

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.

A woman drops her ballot into a ballot box on Monday at the Los Angeles County Registrar in Norwalk, Calif.

Civics & Democracy

Those 3-word candidate bios on your ballot are more controversial than you might think

Words like "retired" and "educator" can spark legal challenges in court.

A closeup photo of a man in a suit jacket looking ahead while holding his thumb up to his chin while clasping his hands around a pen.

Civics & Democracy

Top aide to OC Supervisor resigns suddenly, the day after LAist reported on a lucrative contract involving his wife

Chris Wangsaporn, Supervisor Andrew Do's chief of staff, resigned Thursday, effective immediately. LAist reported this week on a $275,000 contract paid out to his then-girlfriend, now wife. County officials said the work was never turned in.

A glass door next to a long hallway. The door has text that reads "VAS/ Viet-America Society."

Civics & Democracy

A federal grand jury has been investigating OC Supervisor Do’s daughter’s group, court filing says

Rhiannon Do faces a “threat of criminal prosecution,” as do other leaders of the nonprofit Viet America Society, according to a state court filing by a lawyer representing the group's leaders in a civil fraud lawsuit.

Food

Lake Forest is Orange County’s under-the-radar dining destination

Lake Forest, located in South Orange County, boasts many restaurants specializing in international cuisine. We've previewed some for you on your next trip down south.