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Chess Club Protests at City Council Meeting
Posted on October 10, 2023 in League News | comments
The October 3rd Berkeley City Council meeting was, uncommonly, highly attended. Community members filed into the audience; some carrying signs with “Trans Lives Matter” and other anti-hate slogans. The meeting starte...
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Environmental Concerns Speaker Series Oct 9 2023
Posted on October 3, 2023 in League News | comments
HOUSING AND THE ENVIRONMENT On Monday October 9, 2023, 7:30 – 9 pm, there was a joint event sponsored by the LWVBAE Environmental Concerns Speaker Series and the Housing Team. It will feature Tim Frank of the Sierr...
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Death vs. Dollars
Posted on October 2, 2023 in League News | comments
Is Our Health an Individual or a Collective Responsibility? Join us on Oct 10, 2023, 12 to 1:00 PM via Zoom. Expert speakers include: Dr. Sarah Rudman, Deputy Health Officer and Infectious Disease and Response Branch Dir...
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Fall Meeting 10-26-2023
Posted on October 2, 2023 in League News | comments
See the video of the 2023 League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville, Fall Meeting The Fall Meeting took place 6:30 – 8 PM on October 26th over Zoom. Our featured guests included Alameda County Assessor...
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Support Berkeley Pow Wow
Posted on October 2, 2023 in League News | comments
Look out: It is almost time for the 31st annual Berkeley Indigenous People’s Day Pow Wow & Indian Market! This year it will take place on October 7, from 10 am to 6 pm. It will celebrate Native American foods, arts...
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Albany Policing Commission 9/21
Posted on September 25, 2023 in League News | comments
Albany Policing Commission Approves Work Plan; Seeks Data from Police The third meeting of the Albany Policing Commission was held on September 21st. After the customary roll call and land acknowledgments, Commissioner...
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Albany Climate Action
Posted on September 25, 2023 in League News | comments
Albany Climate Action: A Focus on Education The City of Albany Climate Action Committee met on September 20th, 2023, to discuss matters related to policy and education concerning new updates to a number of programs. The ...
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National Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
Posted on September 24, 2023 in League News | comments
Join us as we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month this year from September 15 to October 15! Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year in recognition of the rich and important history and achievements of Hi...
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Albany Mayor’s Statement – Racial Equity
Posted on September 19, 2023 in League News | comments
The Mayor of Albany issued a public statement at Monday’s City Council meeting, following the publishing of a New York Times article about the book that has sparked the Albany School District and community-wide dialogu...
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California’s mental health policy and current legislation
Posted on September 18, 2023 in League News | comments
On Tuesday, September 26, 7-8:30pm, the League of Women Voters of California Health Care Interest Group (HCIG) will host an educational webinar that all are invited to attend. After a brief business meeting, Cal Voices P...
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