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Prepare to discuss Pros and Cons on County Sheriff Measure A, County Measure C Cannabis Tax, and the 7th State Ballot Measures 1, 26-31. Speakers include Robbie Davis, Tom Carson, Teri Neustaedter, Natalya Zernitskaya, and Renee Leask.

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How to Fund Housing & Homelessness Projects in CaliforniaDate/Time: September 14, 2022, 5 PM Pacific TimeLeague members and the public are invited to join us for this webinar to learn about how housing and homelessness projects are funded in California, along with the issues faced by developers, communities, and other stakeholders throughout the process.

LWV of San Diego is presenting a webinar in support of Proposition 1, the Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment.  This proposition is supported by the League of  Women Voters of California.The webinar will be on Wednesday, September 14, from 7 PM to 8:30 PM.The presenters will constitutional scholar Marjorie Cohn and Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest VP Lori Keim. Learn More and Register here. 

Speaker will be Sadaf Rahmani, Public Affairs Director, Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties. She will be speaking about "The Future of Reproductive Rights in a Post-Roe America". Please arrive early for the Silent Auction - such fun!!! RSVP at lunchwithleague [at] lwvnoc.org

LWVC Climate Justice: Mobilize & SupportDate/Time: September 15th, 2022,  5:15-6:30 PM Pacific TimeWe are currently enduring one of the top 10 heat spells recorded in California history.  The climate crisis requires us all to learn and act.  Join our panel of leading experts to learn about how to mobilize and support efforts related to climate and environmental justice.Confirmed Panelists: - Carolina Martínez, Climate Justice Director at Environmental Health Coalition (California), - Cate Mingoya, Director of Capacity Building at Groundwork USA (New York),  -Kim Sudderth, Senior Manager

September Member meeting will feature Samir Sheik, Executive Director of San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Bring your questions about air quality. Light refreshments will be served. 

 Please join the League of Women Voters of Torrance Area in collaboration with So Cal Braver Angels Alliance for Constitution Day 2022 September 17th 10am-12pm Lomita Library for a Guided DiscussionConstitution Day 2022: Secure Elections vs. Voter Rights: Can We Have Both?Audience members will have the opportunity to explore their perspectives and gain a better understanding of the perspectives of others in this guided discussion around this timely topic.

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REGISTER for this forumBefore each Zoom event you can register to participate as an attendee and submit questions for the moderator to consider. Suggested questions must be submitted on the registration form at least 24 hours before the forum and will be reviewed and consolidated by the moderator to cover as many topics as possible in the alloted time.  For in-person forums questions will be accepted from the floor.

REGISTER for this forumBefore each Zoom event you can register to participate as an attendee and submit questions for the moderator to consider. Suggested questions must be submitted on the registration form at least 24 hours before the forum and will be reviewed and consolidated by the moderator to cover as many topics as possible in the alloted time.  For in-person forums questions will be accepted from the floor.

REGISTER for this forumBefore each Zoom event you can register to participate as an attendee and submit questions for the moderator to consider. Suggested questions must be submitted on the registration form at least 24 hours before the forum and will be reviewed and consolidated by the moderator to cover as many topics as possible in the alloted time.  For in-person forums questions will be accepted from the floor.

Zoom link here and live streamed on YouTube here.As of release time, the Council forum will include Districts A and F (all that are up for election); the Mayor forum will go forward.  The Treasurer forum is still pending candidate participation.We are trying something new this election in order to help the candidates reach a larger voter audience. The Oroville candidates will gather with the League Moderator & Timer in a Zoom format.

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In Person:  Paradise Town Council and, after a short break, Paradise Recreation and Park Directors. Live Stream on YouTube here.The Recreation and Park forum will follow the Council forum. These forums are open to the public.  Doors open at 6:30 pm.As of release time, all candidates have agreed to participate in both forums.This forum will be filmed and made available in its entirety on the League of Women Voters of Butte County website

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The LWV of Torrance Area, LWV of the Beach Cities, and LWV of the Palos Verdes Peninsula/San Pedro invite you to a Tri-League Buffet Brunch on Saturday September 24, 2022 from 9:30 am to 12 pm.Topic: Torrance's Response to HomelessnessVideo link: VimeoOur featured speaker is Viet Hoang, who serves as the Deputy City Manager for Torrance. He has been the staff liaison to the Social Services Commission since 2016. The Commission’s jurisdiction includes people experiencing homelessness, Veterans Affairs, adults with developmental disabilities and youth with special needs.

Program: Diana Dwyre, Professor of Political Science at CSU Chico, on “Campaign Finance in the U.S.: Why We Have the System We Have” In addition to our guest speaker, we will hear from Treasurer Sandra Flake on the proposed transition of our League to a 501(c)(3) organization (see more information in Current Voter), updates on the revived Observer Corp, the nascent Criminal Justice committee, and election activities. The Coffee is a great chance for existing members to meet some of our newest members, and for new members to learn why they made the right decision to join our League.

Watch Mr. Holland's presentationHear directly from the person most responsible for conducting a safe, accurate vote count for nearly 20 years!Joseph E. Holland,  Santa Barbara County Clerk, Recorder, Assessor, and Registrar of Voters

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VACAVILLE CANDIDATES FORUM: Mayor & City Council District 4Tuesday, September 27th from 6-7:30 pmModerator - Danette Mitchell, Writer and Columnist,div>Livestream on the LWV Solano County YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsWzzfO8WOe8GB1HCn6FvQ This non-partisan forum is sponsored by LWV Solano County, Solano Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Theta Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Tri-City NAACP & Solano Youth Coalition.  

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In Person. Chico City Council at 7:00 and, after a short break, Chico USD School Board.These forums are open to the public.  Doors open at 6:30 pm. Chico City Council Districts 2, 3, 4, and 5Chico CUSD School Board Trustee Areas 1, 4, and 5All candidates have said they will participate.This forum will not be live-streamed. It will be recorded and posted for viewing after the event.  

 League members and the public are invited to join us for this webinar to learn more about how the climate crisis impacts housing and homelessness in California.

FORUM #3Stockton Unified School BoardStockton Trustee Area 2Stockton Trustee Area 5Stockton Trustee Area 6Stockton Trustee Area 7

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Join las Cafeteras for a night of fun & dancing on September 30th at 7pm at Santa Maria Town Center West! This event is being cosponsored by UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center, the Fund for Santa Barbara, Future Leaders of America, One Community Action, Downtown Fridays, La Buena 105.1 and Fuego 97.1 in an effort to register young people to vote. We look forward to seeing you there!