Please join us Saturday January 6, 2:00 – 4:00 pm for a book reading and discussion of “UNCEASING MILITANT: THE LIFE OF MARY CHURCH TERRELL” by Alison M. Parker at the African American Museum and Library, 658 4th Street in…

Without your help we cannot register voters, conduct forums, and spread voting information so important for our democracy in the upcoming election year. Without your help we cannot exist. If you are among the few willing and able to go the extra…

Without your help we cannot register voters, conduct forums, and spread voting information so important for our democracy in the upcoming election year. Without your help we cannot exist. If you are among the few willing and able to go the extra…

Without your help we cannot register voters, conduct forums, and spread voting information so important for our democracy in the upcoming election year. Without your help we cannot exist. If you are among the few willing and able to go the…

Without your help we cannot register voters, conduct forums, and spread voting information so important for our democracy in the upcoming election year. Without your help we cannot exist. If you are among the few willing and able to go the extra…

United Against Hate Week (November 12-18) is quickly approaching! If you are looking for a way to show support or participate in any events, The League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany and Emeryville’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Team…

FALL MEETING League members and supporters, sign up for the League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville’s Fall Meeting/Webinar that will take place 6:30- 8 PM, THIS THURSDAY, October 26th over Zoom. We are pleased to announce…

League members and supporters, sign up for the League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville’s Fall Meeting that will take place 6:30- 8 PM, NEXT THURSDAY, October 26th over Zoom. We are pleased to announce our featured guests that…

Housing And The Environment On Monday October 9, 2023, 7:30 – 9 pm, there will be a joint meeting of the LWVBAE Environmental Concerns Speaker Series and the Housing Team featuring Tim Frank of the Sierra Club. Frank has been an advocate for…

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 Accountable that has sparked the Albany School District and community-wide dialogue. Read Mayor…

The League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) strongly opposes Governor Newsom’s recent decision to seek an Article V constitutional convention. The proposal, encapsulated in SJR-7, seeks to add California to the states aiming to alter the…

Janet was an active and enthusiastic member who helped with many League activities; she was a regular office volunteer, worked on the monthly mailings of our newsletter, the Voter, registered voters, and participated in meetings. Suzanne Chun, who…

You are cordially invited to join us for our next Mar Monte Monday on Monday, August 21st at 6pm in celebration of the 103rd anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted American women the right to vote. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte will host a…

National Night Out 2023 in Albany The nation came together on August 2, 2023 to celebrate National Night Out (NNO), a night for communities to build healthy relationships with law enforcement and focus on neighborhood safety. I visited several…

City Council Votes for License Plate Readers The Berkeley Police Department (BPD) and the Police Accountability Board (PAB) gave presentations for and against the installation of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) for the City Council on…

The newly formed Albany Policing Commission discussed creating a work plan at their second meeting on Thursday, July 20th, 2023.The meeting started off with roll call, land acknowledgements, and announcements. After that, the Commission brainstormed…

The ruling in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization will go down in history as one of the most impactful decisions in our nation’s history. As a former gynecologic oncologist, I know firsthand how this will impact not only the…

AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS On Thursday, July 7, 2023, Hansel Aguilar, Director of the Police Accountablility Board (PAB) in Berkeley, and Jose Murillo, Office of Director of Police Accountability (ODPA) Policy Analyst, hosted a community input…

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of the Spring 2023 Donors who supported the hard work of the League and its Helene Lecar Civic Engagement Program. As many of you know, it’s our Next-Gen leaders who have been most active in…

The League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, and Emeryville on June 8th held its annual meeting that began with a panel of local experts who spoke about how we can gear up for the 2024 general election from different perspectives. After the…

For 7 workshops, 10 caucuses, 7 guest speakers, program adoption, and the election of state league officers and directors, 55 leagues from all over the state came together May 19-21 in San Francisco for the LWVC convention. The workshops, caucuses,…

Help us finish our NextGen civic engagement program spring fundraiser strong! Helene Lecar interns learn how to conduct community outreach and observe local political meetings that they write about in articles for members and supporters of the…

We have named our NextGen civic engagement program, in which youth leaders conduct community outreach and observe local political events that they document in articles, after longtime League member Helene Lecar. Join us in supporting the Helene…

Albany Climate Action Update Elizabeth (Lizze) Carrade, Albany’s Sustainability Coordinator, gave a presentation on “Albany’s Consumption Based Emissions Inventory and Possible Policy and Program Options” at this meeting.…

We have named our NextGen civic engagement program, in which youth leaders conduct community outreach and observe local political events that they document in articles, after longtime League member Helene Lecar. Join us in supporting the Helene…

We have named our NextGen civic engagement program, in which youth leaders serve as observers of local politics and capture highlights in articles for members and supporters, after longtime League member Helene Lecar. Join us in supporting the…

Support the Next-Gen Helene Lecar Leaders We have named our NextGen civic engagement program after longtime League member Helene Lecar, whose dedication to the community and youth leadership inspired us all. Support the Helene Lecar Civic…

Join us Tuesday May 8th from 7:30 to 9 PM via ZOOM to learn about the Environmental Working Group and their current work in environmental health. Our speaker will be Kaley Beins, an associate member of the Society of Toxicology who was a Fulbright…

THE PERSONAL TRANSITION TO RENEWABLE ENERGY Dr. Mark Z. Jacobson, a Stanford University scientist, gave a presentation on how to transition to 100% clean, renewable energy on April 5th, 2023. Jacobson has committed to living fossil free. He does…

Join us Monday April 10th, 7:30-9 PM, for Gary B. Griggs! He is the Earth and Planetary Sciences distinguished professor, who teaches Coastal Geology and Oceanography at the Institute of Marine Sciences at UC Santa Cruz. He is an expert on Coastal…

The Albany City Council approved an additional $65,000 in rebates for the “Heat Pump HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) Rebate Program” on February 6th. In addition, there is a $750 signing bonus for contractors who register…

The housing crisis is one the Bay Area's most contentious and ongoing issues of great concern. What is the League’s position? How can we educate the public about what we can do to address the problem? What are we able to do to influence the…

See a snapshot of Women's History Month events that touch on important themes and highlight achievements. Topics range from women in baseball to the fight for women in science. Celebrate this month by signing up for educational events and as always,…

One of the most important meetings of the year, the annual Program Planning Meeting, is scheduled Saturday, February 18, 1:30 to 3:30 PM. This is your chance to help set our education and advocacy priorities for Berkeley-Albany-Emeryville and the…

One of the most important meetings of the year, the annual Program Planning Meeting, is scheduled Saturday, February 18, 1:30 to 3:30 PM. This is your chance to help set our education and advocacy priorities for Berkeley-Albany-Emeryville and the…

Program Planning One of the most important meetings of the year, the annual Program Planning Meeting, is scheduled Saturday, February 18, 1:30 to 3:30 PM. This is your chance to help set our education and advocacy priorities for…

On January 6th, 2023, the League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville and Alameda County Leagues hosted a sundown vigil in remembrance of the 2021 insurrection. Leagues throughout California cohosted this event. Two years after the tragic…

Truth and Racial Healing MSNBC and Noticias Telemundo will host town halls Januay 17, at 7 and 4 PM PST, respectively, on National Day of Racial Healing, January 17, 2023. The live studio audience events, sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation…

League Of Women Voters Of Berkeley Albany Emeryville News - January 11, 2023 With anti-voter laws on the rise in the wake of the 2020 election, you supported our work on legal cases to defend voters nationwide from discrimination, intimidation,…

Come this Friday in the spirit of community building on this day of remembrance and learn what the League of Women Voters has done with its partners to defend our democracy, as we rededicate ourselves to the hard work ahead and start early to…

League Of Women Voters Of Berkeley Albany Emeryville News - December 29, 2022 Come in the spirit of community building on this day of remembrance and learn what the League of Women Voters has done with its partners to defend our democracy, as we…

Be sure to buy local this holiday season! Check lwvbae.org for more information about all the opportunities, festivals, fairs, and events to celebrate the holiday season and support local businesses and economic growth in Berkeley, Albany, and…

We've got you covered with a menu of information about candidates: watch candidate forums; the pros and cons of local measures and state propositions on your ballot; measures and propositions we are supporting; and voting 101 information so you have…

Actually, no worries: we got you covered with a menu of information about candidates: watch candidate forums; the pros and cons of local measures and state propositions on your ballot; measures and propositions we are supporting; and voting 101…

Sunday, October 16th, 12 noon to 5pm in Berkeley’s Civic Center Park on Martin Luther King Jr Way, across from the old City Hall. The 5th annual Latinx Heritage celebration. A free family event with live music, food, and children’s…

Albany and Alameda County voters will have the opportunity to hear local candidates introduce themselves to the community and answer important questions posed by you and the League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville. Register for the…

Voters will have the opportunity to hear local candidates introduce themselves to the community and answer important questions posed by you and the League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville. Register for the Berkeley Rent Stabilization…

Weekly Voter Service Team meetings are scheduled, 5:30-6:30 PM on Fridays. This Friday we will be prepping for National Voter Registration Day, Tuesday, September 20th! Join us where we will all learn about and map out our plan to register voters…

All Candidate Forums Voters will have the opportunity to hear local candidates introduce themselves to the community and answer important questions posed by you, community partners and by the League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville…

The City of Albany is in the process of updating the Housing Element section of the City’s General Plan, and requests your input. The working draft of the Housing Element is available for Albany residents to review here. The City is required…

Medicare Privatizatio Are you concerned that Medicare is being privatized The LWVBAE Healthcare Team invites community members to attend our Zoom meeting on Tuesday, August 9th from 7 PM to 8 PM. Register here to learn. Speakers: Henry L.…

Berkeley’s Environment and Climate Commission The city of Berkeley’s Environment and Climate Commission is meeting to discuss and act on key issues at 5 PM on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. See the Zoom link and the important discussion and…

Ora Huth, a past president of both the League of Women Voters of Berkeley in 1965-66 and one of the founders and a past president of the League of Women Voters of the Bay Area, died in Woodland Hills, CA on June 22, 2022, four months after her 100th…

TAKE A LOOK AT THE STATUS OF LGBTQIA+ RIGHTS See the article written by Meghan Browder for the national League of Women Voters celebrating Pride Month in June. It covers Recent Anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation, Legal Efforts to Protect LGBTQIA+ Rights,…

Vacancy On AC Transit Watch-Dog Committee Applications are currently being accepted to fill one vacancy on the AC Transit’s Parcel Tax Fiscal Oversight Committee. This is a non-paid, volunteer position with a term of office of three…

Are you interested in defending and expanding democratic freedoms, empowering voters and giving back to your community? If so, drop in at a team or committee meeting to get plugged in! All meetings are listed on the calendar. If you are ready to…

Albany Juneteenth Celebration 6/22 ALBANY JUNETEENTH SPEAKER, 6PM, 6/22 Join us for an informative discussion about H.R. 1242 which establishes the 400 Years of African-American History Commission to develop and carry out activities…

Our hearts are with the families, friends and communities victimized by the senseless mass shooting on May 24th in Uvalde, TX, and the domestic terrorism committed in Buffalo, NY on May 14th. The League continues to call for swift action on gun…

SUPPORT YOUR LEAGUE! Our League provides a range of information and services, especially around the elections and our League positions. More than ever there is a critical need for the reasoned, factual, and civil voice that the League offers.…

TAKE ACTION! "In the hours and then days since news broke that the US Supreme Court was poised to effectively overturn Roe vs. Wade, like many of us, I’ve found it next to impossible to not think about what this infringement on the right to…

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS RESPONDS TO LEAKED SUPREME COURT OPINION THAT WOULD OVERTURN ROE V. WADE “Reproductive care is essential health care and a fundamental right that the Supreme Court is preparing to undermine. If this draft opinion holds,…