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Yes, it's confusing. We're here to walk you through how to evaluate the choices and make the vote that aligns with your values.
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13 candidates are running against incumbent Karen Bass for L.A. mayor, a position that will face questions around policing, homelessness and the 2028 Olympic Games.
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On the ballot June 2, Measure ER asks voters to raise L.A. County's general sales tax by a half-percent to backfill hospital and clinic budgets amid federal cuts to Medi-Cal.
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The Los Angeles County sheriff oversees the largest sheriff's agency in the nation, including a budget of nearly $4 billion. -
Dozens of names appear on this primary ballot. We have endorsements, interviews and campaign finance tracking for the top polling candidates. -
Get information on O.C. Board of Supervisors races, countywide offices and the superintendent of schools.
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The superintendent will a record $150 billion budget for nearly 6 million public school students.
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The city attorney oversees all litigation involving L.A. and works as a legal advisor to the mayor and City Council. -
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Fiona Ma, Josh Fryday, Michael Tubbs and Gloria Romero are running for California lieutenant governor in 2026.
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The controller’s job is all about reviewing the way the city spends money.
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Four seats are up for grabs. The agency oversees property tax practices.
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A band of artists skips the gallery to paint murals at LA schools. Their glue: a 5th grade teacher
LA says it needs six more years, more staff for mobility projects
Rollout of changes to CalFresh puts 600K Californians at risk of losing food benefits
Santa Monica will soon transform a huge plot of land. Should it include housing?
Homelessness in Orange County decreases, according to latest count
Huntington Beach's MAGA coalition is fracturing over 'cronyism'
What a persistent ocean heatwave means, a possible El Niño year?
Who is endorsing who in the 2026 mayor's race?
Inside solitary confinement at Adelanto
An auction house in OC deals in pinball and arcade machines
Climate Monday
If the near-disaster in Orange County has you worried, you can find out about facilities near you — and keep tabs on them by getting involved with government regulators.
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LAist asked what rebuilding your life means after a disaster. Fire survivors shared. -
OC fire officials reduced the 'safety zone' around the tank to 150 feet Thursday.
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Israel says it will intensify attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon and U.S. military struck Iranian boats and missile launch sites. -
Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran. -
Rising gasoline prices pushed inflation to its highest level in almost three years in April. Consumer prices were up 3.8% from a year ago.
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The Trump DOJ purged government news releases with information about prosecutions of rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol and assaulted law enforcement on Jan. 6, 2021.
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The judge wrote in his 94-page ruling that it was "crystal clear" that the arts complex was named for the late president John F. Kennedy. -
Suspending the federal gasoline tax could save drivers up to 18.4 cents per gallon. But it would drain a troubled fund meant to cover roadbuilding and repairs.
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Listen to true stories or share your own at The Moth’s open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… AMERICAN DREAMS.
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Civics & Democracy
Spending on the California governor’s race is breaking records, and it’s not just Tom Steyer’s $213 million in contributions.
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Should a judge accused by state officials of ethics violations get re-elected? That’s the question L.A. County voters will have to decide as voting wraps up on Tuesday. -
Eileen Wang was charged with one count of acting as an illegal agent of a foreign government, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Education
The Los Angeles Unified ceremony honored students who’ve faced 'tremendous' challenges, including housing and financial instability.
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California’s Board of Equalization has a quirky history dating back to the 19th Century. It’s a launching pad to statewide political office, too.
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Explore LA
The deeply personal track anchors Marley's new album Brightside, his first release recorded at his new North Hollywood studio.
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For one weekend each year, a group of artists from L.A. and beyond transforms an L.A. school. Their latest: Breed Street Elementary in Boyle Heights. -
LITLIT brings the independent West Coast literary scene to Los Angeles for a weekend.
Food
A pair of restaurant veterans have turned their roving pop-up into a restaurant experience
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With 280,000 residents and Mayan-influenced recipes, Guatemalan food in L.A. is having a moment. -
From backyard pop-ups to supper clubs, a new generation of home cooks is turning dinner into a lifeline — and a launchpad.
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Listen 25:11If you still haven’t voted and need some help, listen to this encore of the first episode in our Voter Game Plan series – LAist Community Engagement Senior Producer Brianna Lee previews the key races and answers burning questions on navigating the primary election. And be sure to check out all the episodes in our series. Whether you’re voting for L.A. mayor, the school board or superior court judge, we bring you what you need to make an informed vote.
Voter Game Plan Part 5: Your last chance to cram before the June 2 primary
