Explainer Archives - Knock LA

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A person wearing a watch places their ballot into a ballot box. An "I voted" sticker is right next to their hand.

Analysis

Ballot Curing Could Flip Key Races in LA Elections: An Explainer

Here’s how the ballot curing process works — and how it could be the make-or-break factor in close key elections across the state.

Maggie Clancy

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November 28, 2022

Sheriff Villanueva is at a pedestal using a teaching stick to talk about the LASD Budget being defunded. It's increased, and currently sits at $3.6 billion. He is between two flags at the Hall of Justice.

Analysis

An Explainer on LASD Contracts, and a Vision of Safety Without Them

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department does not want contract cities to control their budget.

Nat Cohen

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May 19, 2022

a paper notice to vacate from the los angeles county sheriff's department

Explainer

How to Protect Yourself from Eviction

The protections may seem confusing, but there are some clear, easy steps you can take right now to stay housed.

Sophie Strauss

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April 28, 2021

Analysis

What Is the Brown Act?

In understanding how the Brown Act upholds our rights, we can better identify when those rights are violated and what we can do about it.

Sophie Strauss

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January 11, 2021