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There’s an election on March 5th!  This may be a surprise to some people who expect the Primary to be held in June—and it is, when the Governor is up for election.  But in Presidential election years, the California Primary is moved up to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March.  Because people can be caught unawares, this Primary can have a low turnout.  Our League is offering several voter service events to raise awareness of the Primary and to encourage people to vote.On February 3rd, we will host a three-part event at the Chavez Library in Stockton from 10:00-12:30 that will f

Candidate Forum:  Superior Court Judge, Office 3

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The Santa Paula Chamber will co-host this forum.We were unable to find a venue that was available on the dates that matched candidate schedules, so this forum will be on Zoom.REGISTER  on Zoom and submit questions to the moderator.  The Zoom Spanish Language translation service will be available for Spanish-speaking attendees during the forum.

Candidate Forum brought to you by: Fresnoland, KVPR, CMAC and League of Women Voters of Fresno County. 

Candidate Forum brought to you by: Fresnoland, KVPR, CMAC and League of Women Voters of Fresno County. 

Dawn Mabalon Forum (formerly the West Forum)

On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 6:30pm the Torrance League of Women Voters is hosting a Candidates' Forums for the City of Gardena’s March 5, 2024 Election. Free event. No one wearing campaign buttons or shirts will be admitted.Open to the PublicSponsored by the League of Women Voters of Torrance Area Our candidate forum rules call for civility on the part of both candidates and the audience. The hallmark of democracy is the willingness of our community to treat each other with courtesy and respect.

Dawn Mabalon Forum (formerly the West Forum)

REGISTER  on Zoom and submit questions to the moderator.  The Zoom Spanish Language translation service will be available for Spanish-speaking attendees during the forum.

• A series of dialogues between one candidate and a small group of voters seated at a round table with a nonpartisan facilitator. At the end of each 10-minute segment, the candidate rotates to the next highest numbered table.• All candidates, including unopposed candidates, who appear on the ballot for the following races are invited: U.S.

In February, Congress provided the National Institutes of Health (NIH)  $1.15 billion, in funding for a multiyear research initiative, to study Long Covid. Many people have been afflicted by post infectious syndromes after having illnesses such as Lyme Disease and other tick-borne diseases.Our speakers:     Wendy Adams: biotechnology industry analyist/strategist for companies involved in infectious disease, cancer, and autoimmunity.   Dr.

 League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles County with the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County and Others is hosting the District Attorney Candidate Forum on:**NEW DATE** Monday, February 12 at 4pmLA COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY CANDIDATE FORUM Join us at this exciting event! Do your part to support informed voting - bring a friend!Register to attend this informative, virtual and LIVE event! "BUY" TICKETS TO ATTEND IN PERSON AT LA CITY COLLEGE.CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL STREAMING.CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR CANDIDATES.

Candidate Forum brought to you by: Fresnoland, KVPR, CMAC and League of Women Voters of Fresno County. 

Scott Linesburgh, Executive Editor Stocktonia (online news source).11:30 am to 1:00 pm

  The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages   League of Women Voters of Butte County               The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.  Board Agenda: February 13, 2024    5:30 PM ON ZOOM         Agenda Item PurposeActionPresenterMaterialsTime1Approve MinutesReviewApprovePresEmailed2 min2Introduction of Intern Sierra Josfan  Janet,Sat

Dawn Mabalon Forum (formerly the West Forum)

The League of Women Voters of Monterey County will present a free talk titled: “Short Term Rentals in Unincorporated Monterey County” at a live-streamed  meeting at Noon on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Fifth District Supervisor Mary Adams will lead the presentation on the regulation of Short Term Rentals (STRs). This has been a contentious issue that has baffled planners for a number of years.Residents in areas like Carmel Valley and Carmel Highlands are concerned that STRs change residential neighborhoods into commercial zones, increase levels of noise and traffic, and reduce long term re

LWV Stanislaus County Member SocialSaturday, February 17, 202410 – 12 at the home of Marsha WaggonerAll members are invited to acknowledge new and not-so-new members. If you plan to attend, please RSVP! 

"The Electoral College: A Good Idea Whose Time Has Passed?"• Our speaker will be Professor Charles Turner, a member of the Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice at Chico State.• Saturday, February 17, 2024• 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM• Meeting center at First Baptist Church, 850 Palmetto Ave., Chico.   This is also an opportunity for League members and guests to learn more about the League's position on this question, along with our League's plans for this important election year. Plus, as always, there will be time for coffee and conversation. 

Black History Month Local EventsSunday, February 18, 2024: Grossman Gallery, 501 E. North Ave. Lompoc Time 2 p.m to 4 p.m.Saturday, February 24, 2024: Pioneer Park, 1150 W. Foster Road, Santa Maria.  BBQ with all the fixings!  Alternate location if it rains is Santa Maria Joint Union High School Cafeteria. Time 11 a.m-5 p.m.  RSVP by 2/10/24 to Lawanda Lyons-Pruitt at (805)-448-7869

A presentation about the March 2024 ballot by Ninochka McTaggart and Garren Cabral: thank you Angel City Brewery!

Our February Lunch Speaker is Letitia Clark. She was elected to the Tustin City Council in 2016, is a third generation Orange County native and proud alum of Tustin High School. Clark is a champion of youth in Tustin and helped to launch the city-wide Lemonade Day program and Girls in Government Summit hosted by the City of Tustin and in partnership with the Tustin Unified School District. Clark is an award-winning Public Affairs professional with several years of experience in the public and non-profit sectors.

  February Zoom and LearnThursday February 22nd6:30 PMStanislaus County Farmland Preservation Farmland preservation in Stanislaus CountyRiverbank’s “River Walk” projectConcerns that “impact” Stanislaus County   Time: Feb 22, 2024 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89832428998?pwd=sUkP1AqSS1LwsaRl0CRESwgNvlPnVt.1 Meeting ID: 898 3242 8998Passcode: 930193

Please join us for a complementary brunch. This year we will discuss priorities for national nd local league study and advocacy. The state has suggested these topics, with presenters’ names listed.Housing: Marianne KastClimate Change: Nancy RichardsonTransportation: Kay BertkenVoter education/engagement: Sue Goldman/Robin ChieroThere will be a brief presentation on each of these issues. Members are encouraged to make other suggestions.

Croque monsieur queso stilton. Rubber cheese port-salut manchego cheddar boursin camembert de normandie fromage frais cheddar. Goat cheese triangles cream cheese cream cheese cheese and wine caerphilly emmental parmesan. Cheesy grin bavarian bergkase.Jarlsberg jarlsberg feta. Blue castello emmental cream cheese mozzarella cheese and biscuits cheese on toast stilton manchego. Jarlsberg swiss croque monsieur cheese and wine mozzarella mascarpone ricotta cut the cheese. Taleggio taleggio rubber cheese blue castello babybel cheese strings edam gouda.

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