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The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to lift a temporary block on the USPS plan for Trump's attempt to restrict mail-in voting for the midterm election.
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LA neighborhood councils: 3 things to know before attending a meeting
Want to get involved in your neighborhood? You don’t have to be a policy expert. Here’s how to find your neighborhood council, check meeting agendas and speak up at a meeting.
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Community colleges suddenly oppose plan to let them offer more bachelor’s degrees
California community colleges initially backed two bills to help them issue more bachelor’s degrees. Last-minute changes killed their support.
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