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Calling all Knitters and Crocheters!! Join a Pussy Hat Project
Posted on June 12, 2017 in League News | comments
We need your help to make pink pussy hats and brooches for sale at upcoming events and meetings. The League of San Diego was kind enough to pass along their patterns and we want to start stitching. These little guys flew...
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Diz Swift, League Climate Change Leader, Will Concentrate on State & National Work
Posted on June 12, 2017 in League News | comments
Diz Swift has resigned from the LWVBAE Board of Directors and her job as Action Coordinator so that she can spend more time working at the state and national level. Dr. Swift has led the League at all levels of govern...
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2018 CA Budget: More Revenue, Great Uncertainty
Posted on June 12, 2017 in League News | comments
2018 will be a big year for the CA budget! California Budget and Policy Center Executive Director Chris Hoene reported to the Ca State League Convention on noteworthy changes in the state’s fiscal landscape: more rev...
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Leaguers Lobby CA Legislators–Update on Key Legislation
Posted on June 12, 2017 in League News | comments
League members had a chance to lobby legislative staff directly and learn about some current proposed legislation that fits well with League policy positions. Lobby Day this year was the day before the start of the Bienn...
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LWVC CONVENTION 2017 Talks by Sec of State Alex Padilla & others Here
Posted on June 12, 2017 in League News | comments
Missed LWVC Convention? Want to review Sec of State Alex Padilla’s talk or Climate Change presentations? Take a look at the Videos shot by Ken Bukowski during the four days of the convention, June 1st through the 4...
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Wellness Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Talk Wed June 14 2pm
Posted on June 8, 2017 in League News | comments
Bonita House, in partnership with the City of Berkeley and Alameda County, is opening a Wellness Center at 1909 University Ave. (the old Blick Art Materials store) serving serving adults and transition age youth with men...
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Film: From the Ashes–meet the people in coal country–Thu, June 8, 7 pm
Posted on June 5, 2017 in League News | comments
Sign Up to see the film “From the Ashes” on Thursday, June 8, at 7 pm at First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA. The Sierra Club, which is sponsoring the film, rep...
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County Human Impact Budget Hearing Wed June 7, 1:30 pm
Posted on June 5, 2017 in League News | comments
Join ALL IN and the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Wed., June 7, at 1:30 pm at 1221 Oak Street 5th Floor Board Chambers Oakland, to learn how federal budget changes will affect you. Join us for a discussion on ...
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Fight Back against Voter Suppression Schemes
Posted on May 23, 2017 in League News | comments
Elections are being won by small margins, which only highlights that every vote matters. But, special interests are attempting to block your vote. The League of Women Voters is committed to stopping special interests and...
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League Election Results: New President and Board
Posted on May 17, 2017 in League News | comments
The LWVBAE Officers and Board for 2017-18 elected at the Annual Meeting on May 11 will begin their terms July 1. The new officers will be: Adena Ishii, President, Christine Wenrich, Secretary, and Emily Beckhusen, Treasu...
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