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California Proposition 39 Would Require Government ID at Polls
LAist is seeking accounts from residents about obtaining or updating official identification such as driver's licenses ahead of the fall vote on Prop. 39.
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California Lawmakers Reach Compromise on School Abuse Lawsuit Reforms
State legislators have agreed to changes in Senate Bill 577 that raise the bar for older claimants and require prevention plans, according to LAist.
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Oxnard Man Sentenced to One Year in Jail for Assaulting Girlfriend
An Oxnard resident received a one-year jail term and domestic violence probation following assaults on his girlfriend and breaches of restraining orders, according to FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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State Amendment Seeks to Halt Lane Reduction on Forest Lawn Drive
The proposed change targets projects reducing lanes on roads accessing multiple cemeteries in large cities and has become entangled in the Los Angeles mayoral contest between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.
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British Commentator Milo Yiannopoulos Deported After Immigration Arrest
Milo Yiannopoulos was deported to Britain after an immigration judge ordered his removal for overstaying a 2019 entry. The case unfolded amid broader enforcement actions under the current administration.
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LAPD Releases Videos of Two In-Custody Deaths
The Los Angeles Police Department released video recordings documenting two separate incidents that resulted in fatalities during encounters with officers.
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Judge Rules Inglewood Violated Police Records Law But Lifts Online Posting Order
A court found Inglewood systematically violated laws on releasing police misconduct records but will not require the city to post them online, according to reporting by LAist.