Posted on February 13, 2022 in League News | comments
On July 17, 1944, 320 Black sailors were killed in an explosion, the largest disaster on the American mainland during World War II. This happened right here in Port Chicago, Contra Costa County, east of Martinez on on Su...
Albany Community Task Force on Policing: Mental Health Crisis Response
Posted on February 12, 2022 in League News | comments
In recent years, the police response to mental health crises has emerged as a critical issue. On Monday, Jan. 31, members of the Albany Community Task Force on Policing heard a presentation about the current problems in ...
National Resources Defense Council’s Work on Biodiversity
Posted on February 5, 2022 in League News | comments
Monday, Feb 14, 2022, 7:30-9:00 p.m. All are Welcome! Join using this Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86718665413 National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Kari Birdseye, Strategic Communications Manager Kari’s p...
Posted on February 3, 2022 in League News | comments
A year ago it was determined that the Police Review Commission should be replaced with the stronger more effective Police Accountability Board with a paid director. The new board would be formed by July 1st 2021 and the ...
Posted on February 2, 2022 in League News | comments
• Bay Area League Day will be held February 19, fully remotely via Zoom, from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. The theme is “Solving for Housing”. The event will take a holistic look at land-use planning involved in pl...
Police Accountability Board: Policies For Use of Injections
Posted on January 31, 2022 in League News | comments
Among the range of topics covered at Berkeley’s Police Accountability Board meeting January 26, 2022, was the issue of police conduct during an arrest, including the use of injections without the suspect’s consent. B...
Posted on January 30, 2022 in League News | comments
February 19, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm. Register here. The Nexus of Housing Policy and Climate Policy: Creating a More Resilient Bay Area Recognizing that Bay Area is in the midst of a severe housing shortage and climate cris...
Posted on January 30, 2022 in League News | comments
The annual program planning meeting will take place on Sunday, February 13, 2-3:30 PM. Each year the League gathers to decide which three issues will be emphasized in the coming League year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 202...
Posted on January 24, 2022 in League News | comments
The League’s spring internship program has officially begun! Eight new additions were added to the team this time. President Kandea Mosley, Communications Director Linda Carothers, and Housing Team Leader Greg Magofña...
Posted on January 24, 2022 in League News | comments
The Albany City Council Climate Action Committee met on January 19th 2022 to review their work plan and agree on priorities for 2022. The Climate Action Committee is a technical advisory committee that advises the ...