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The League of Women Voters of Monterey County will present a free talk titled: "Examining the Supreme Court:  Local Implications of Recent Rulings" at an in-person "Lunch and Learn" meeting at noon on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.   The topic is current Supreme Court cases with immediate impact on our lives and democracy.  It includes a brief analysis of significant 2021-22 decisions, especially Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, and implications of the cases to be decided in 2023.Our speaker is Michelle “Mickey” Welsh, Adjunct Professor of Constitutional Law at Monterey College of Law. Ms.

Homeless in San Joaquin CountyWhat’s the real story?                                         Latest information from our most recentCensus of the Homelessin San Joaquin County: Point in Time Count Who are they and where do they come from?Why aren’t they sheltered? andWhy are they so hard to help? Hear from those who know them, who help them, who are related to them….and those who are making a difference…one at a time.

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The Monthly board Meeting will be held in Person and on Zoom. Contact the Vice President Jody Isenberg for more information (909) 838 2803Please Register for the Zoom meeting Below.

Book is "Clark and Division" by Naomi Hirahara. Reviewer will be Charlene Brotman.

Below is the zoom link and the agenda & materials for the LWVBC board meeting on Tues, March 14, at 5:30 pm.   Maureen Kirk, chair of the budget committee, will attend to present the 2023-24 budget for board approval and member vote at the Annual Meeting.   We will also need to approve a Program for next year to present to members at the Annual Meeting. AGENDA  5:30 PM ON ZOOMmajor public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.         Agenda Item PurposeActionPresenterMaterialsTime1Call to Order  Satsie 1 min2Approve MinutesReviewApproveSatsieE

The San Fernando Valley Unit is pleased to announce that Cofounder and Executive Director Lindsay Toczylowski of ImmDef - Immigrant Defenders Law Center will be their monthly speaker for March.The Immigrant Defenders Law Center is a next-generation social justice law firm that defends their immigrant communities against injustices in the immigration system.ImmDef believes that the right to counsel in deportation proceedings is a necessary step towards ensuring due process for all.ImmDef was founded in 2015 by a group of experienced public interest immigration lawyers and their rapid growth

Please join us on March 21 at 6 pm on Zoom for a sneak peek at an important resource coming soon to Mendocino County. Brandy Maxwell, Recruitment & Training Coordinator for CASA, will share exciting info about the soon to be launched 24/7 Help website & app.What is CASA?  A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a trained volunteer appointed by a judicial officer to provide advocacy for a child who is under the jurisdiction of the courts due to abuse or neglect. A CASA volunteer serves as the “eyes and ears” of the judge for children in foster care.

Cost for lunch is $28. Email reservations to lunchwithleague [at] lwvnoc.org by Sunday, March 19.Seaker will be Dr. Cynthia Olivo, President of Fullerton College. “I am very excited to join the Fullerton College community, and look forward to serving in this capacity,” said Dr. Olivo. “The student-centered approach of this college reflects my personal mission for working in community colleges. I look forward to the strides we can make together for student equity and success.”Dr.

Please join us for a stimulating presentation and a chance to ask questions of David Luchini, Director and Trinidad Solis, Deput Director of Fresno County Department of Public Health. Refreshments will be served. No charge for members and guestsFor more information call 559-226-8683

March 25, 2023, 10:30am to 12:30pmdemocracy: A system of government by the whole population.democratic republic: A system of government with power in the hand of individual citizens, laws made by representatives elected by the people.Panel DiscussionWho votes in San Joaquin County by race, age, gender? Who donates to campaigns? Olivia Hale, San Joaquin County Registrar of VotersWhy do people not vote? Are there disincentives?