The Community Redevelopment Agency for the City of LA has been restored to full operation by a 13-0 Los Angeles City Council vote.  Two state bills approved this June called for dissolution of California's 400 redevelopment agencies, unless cities or counties vote to reinstate their agency and pay a pro-rated share of $1.7 billion, to be used to help balance t

Leading the Charge: Voter Registration for Nonprofits

Marcy Koukhab Kaplan of the California Participation Project blogs on how nonprofits can promote civic engagement in their communities

The California Citizens Redistricting Commission has released draft maps for new California legislative districts, available for download at wedrawthelines.ca.gov.  The four maps outline proposed new Congressional, Assembly, State Senate and Board of Equalization

The California Citizens Redistricting Commission is holding a series of Public Input Meeting statewide to gather stakeholders' thoughts on the redistricting process.  Attend a meeting in the LA area from April 27th-30th to provide input into how the Commission will draw the boundaries of your community for representation by elec

Those who live or work in the 29th State Senate and 59th State Assembly districts, including Claremont, San Dimas, Glendora and the foothills, are encouraged to contact their state representatives to put Governor Brown's tax extension measure on the June ballot.  Click here to send a letter and find out whether you're located in these districts.

Arts for LA is pleased to release the results of candidate surveys for Los Angeles City Council, Pasadena City Council, Burbank Unified School District, Los Angeles Unified School