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May 17 at 10-12pm, Grand Hotel 865 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale
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- LWVCS Coffee Hour on Thursday, May 15th, 11am via ZOOM.
The League of Women Voters of Cupertino-Sunnyvale invites you to join our
May Coffee Hour with Special Guest Larry Klein, Mayor of Sunnyvale,
sharing his vision of the future!
Link to event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85152706737
- What is DEI and Why is it being dismantled? Thursday, May 15, 4:00 – 5:30 pm via Zoom
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Over the last 40 years, the goal of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has been to address inequities in all aspects of our society. Why was it created? What are its benefits and challenges? Why do some people support it and others perceive it as threatening? What is its future in our country?
Panelists include Contra Costa Board Supervisor Shanelle Scales Preston; Michael Urbina, Executive Recruiter for DEI at Pure Storage; and Peter Kim, Co-Director, Racial Equity and Social Justice Contra Costa, who will also be the moderator.
<<Register here.>>
Information on how to access the Zoom webinar will be sent to your email.
The webinar will have simultaneous Spanish interpretation.
Community Conversations are co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley, the League of Women Voters of West Contra Costa County, CCTV, and the Contra Costa County Library.
This program will be recorded and uploaded to the Library and LWVDV YouTube channels after the event.
Contact programs@lwvdv.org for more information.
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- Rep.Ro Khanna's AANHPI Heritage Event - RSVP HERE
In recognition of AANHPI month, on Monday May12th from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm PT, Rep. Ro Khanna will host an event to celebrate the achievements of local AANHPI leaders and honor outstanding members of the community.
The program will feature a fireside chat between Congressman Khanna and a special guest, an open forum discussion with attendees, and the honoring of select community members. The event will beopento attendees on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event. Tell us if you can attend by completing the form here.
Location: De Anza Community College - Visual and Performing Arts Center 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA.
For updates, check my Facebook,Twitter, and Bluesky.
Please contact the CA-17 District Office at 408-436-2720 if you have any questions.
Click here to sign upto receive email updates from our Silicon Valley and D.C. offices and to learn about upcoming town hall events.
- Why Urban Forests Matter - Nature's Air Conditioning • Carbon Capture Keys to a Healthier Community
Friday, May 16, 2025 10 a.m.-12 noon at West Valley Public Library, 1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd., San Jose
This workshop and information session about the Santa Clara County Urban Forest Master Plan will discuss potential impacts of the plan on our cities and why the League’s concerns about both climate change and basic human rights are intertwined. Urban forests are key to better mental and physical health and they save money! Speakers include:
- Welcome comments from Santa Clara County Supervisor Betty Duong
- Michael Cappon, Project Manager, Santa Clara County Urban Forest Master Plan, Davey Consultants
- Briana Horta, Santa Clara County Office of Sustainability and Resilience
- Marc Landgraf, Deputy Director, Santa Clara Open Space Authority
Register to attend HERE
Come to learn and be informed and leave with ideas for taking action!, Presented by the 5 Leagues of Women Voters in Santa Clara County
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- AAPI Multicultural Festival, Sunday, May 24th, 2025, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Cupertino Library
Come join us at the Cupertino Library Plaza for a vibrant celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures! Get ready for a day filled with delicious food, traditional music and dance performances, interactive workshops, and much more. Whether you're looking to explore new cultural experiences or simply enjoy a fun day out with family and friends, this festival has something for everyone.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of AAPI heritage!
The Asian American Parents Association (AAPA) is a small group of concerned Asian parents from the city of Cupertino. We are dedicated to providing a better learning environment for our elementary, middle and high school students so students will be well equipped to becoming contributing successful citizens and future leaders. Our emphasis was initially directed towards the needs of the Asian community but the scope of our programs and our general goals step beyond ethnic boundaries.
To learn more or consider joining us, please visit - https://www.aapa.net/
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LWVCS Coffee Hour - Third Thursdays
11am, May 15, with, Coffee Hour with Sunnyvale Mayor Larry Klein,
- Sharing his Ideas on the Future
- Join here - or via our website calendar link
To catch up on previous Coffee Hours, check here.
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LWV California
Our Biennial Convention is Virtual!
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Every two years, the California membership gathers at the LWVC Convention to craft our policy priorities for the next two years, to enlighten each other by sharing our successes and learnings, to inspire a new generation of League leaders, and to celebrate our shared passion for making California a well-governed and vibrant state.
This year, our Convention will be held virtually from June 17-22, with workshops throughout the week. We will focus on bringing League members together to learn, share, and energize our membership as we continue to work toward strengthening democracy.
More information will be available at lwvc.org/convention. We hope to see you there!
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- LWVC News:
The 2025 legislative session has begun, and LWVC is already tracking key bills on reproductive rights, immigration, and voting rights.
We continue to lead in key areas. A few of our early sponsored pieces of legislation are:
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Find our latest bill positions in the Bill Status Report or check out the Advocacy Dashboard to learn more. Interested in joining our advocacy team? Email Savannah Jorgensen.
Coming Soon! In March, we’re launching a 3-part webinar series on key issues affecting California communities. Stay tuned for details!
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- SJR 1 (Wiener): Calls for California to rescind past requests for an Article V Constitutional Convention, which could threaten core protections in the U.S. Constitution.
- Campaign Finance Reform: A new bill aims to let voters decide in 2026 whether to lift California’s ban on public financing of campaigns, reducing special interest influence and increasing candidate diversity.
- Voting in Jails: After last year’s veto of AB 544 (Bryan), we are exploring bringing back in-person voting in jails as a state budget request.
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- Cupertino Citywide Active Transportation Plan
Did you see us at the Earth and Arbor Day Festival? The City is kicking-off a Citywide Active Transportation Plan (ATP) to make getting around Cupertino easier, safer, and more comfortable for everyone—whether you're walking, biking, or using devices like scooters or mobility chairs.
For more information, visit cupertinoatp.org
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- Electoral College
How the Electoral College Works – from LWV: here
Thousands of supporters tuned in to watch the LWVUS panel on the Electoral College. It featured an all-women panel of experts and was moderated by Celina Stewart, Chief Counsel for LWVUS.
Check it out to hear what panelists had to say about:
- what makes a healthy democracy;
- wow the fight for fair representation is connected to the 2024 federal election; and
- how we can take meaningful action.
The fight for fair representation is more than just a battle for a new system — it is a crucial step towards saving our democracy.
Watch the "What's Not Right With the Electoral College" Video
The One Person, One Vote fight for fair representation is more than just a battle for a new system instead of relying on the Electoral College for a presidential election outcome - it is a crucial step towards saving our democracy. Learn how the fight for fair representation is connected to the 2024 federal election and how we can take meaningful action.
Watch the LWV organized panel on the Electoral College. Moderated by Celina Stewart, LWVUS Chief Counsel, Senior Director of Advocacy & Litigation, hear the thoughts from Na’ilah Amaru, Advocacy Strategist; Carolyn Dupont, University of Kentucky; and Keesha Gaskins-Nathan, US Rockefeller Brothers Fund.
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- Civic Listening Corps Signup
The League of Women Voters and the Algorithmic Transparency Institute have partnered to establish a volunteer program for League members and their community to combat mis- and disinformation. The Civic Listening Corps is a volunteer network of individuals trained to monitor for, critically evaluate, and report misinformation on diverse topics central to our civic life: including voting, elections, public health, civil rights. When you join, you will get training on how to monitor for and report examples of misinformation, and then you can sign up to participate in civic listening shifts where you commit to join fellow volunteers in actively identifying problematic content circulating in your community. You can read more about the program here: https://www.civiclistening.org/what-is-clc
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Certified Election Observer program Contra Costa County: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDr8q5qGRZs |
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FUHSD News here | __________________________________ | | LWV Santa Clara County Council Civic Engagement Committee
(Yes, we changed our name to reflect the current environment!)
Planning and Practicing Working with Communities on any individual or group activity addressing issues of public concern.
Join our Planning Meeting to develop Future Events - we want your ideas and your participation!
Our focus is how we can battle misinformation and biases.
Join us to continue planning civil discourse events via ZOOM on Monday, May 19th, 1pm here.
We need your ideas, suggestions - and participation.
What are your burning topics for discussion?
What issues in our communities should we talk about - all sides? Elections? Immigration? Polarization? Economic inequity?
This 5-minute video with Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the National Constitution Center, addresses the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in a self-governing nation:
Why Have a Civil Dialogue?
You can view previous event recordings here.
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Did you see us at the Earth and Arbor Day Festival? The City is kicking-off a Citywide Active Transportation Plan (ATP) to make getting around Cupertino easier, safer, and more comfortable for everyone—whether you're walking, biking, or using devices like scooters or mobility chairs.
For more information, visit cupertinoatp.org
- Latest News on The Rise (Vallco Center Development)
More information on the project can be found at: The Rise (former Vallco Town Center) | City of Cupertino, CA
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Archived News
Sunnyvale City Council Meeting Agenda
The agenda for the Monday, May 12, 2025 Council meeting is available for:
- Special Meeting: Board and Commission Interviews - 5 p.m.
The agenda for the Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Council meeting is available for:
- Special Meeting: Board and Commission Interviews - 5 p.m.
City Council Meeting Agenda
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To join in person and comment:
- Cottonwood Conference Room, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
To join online and comment:
- Join on Zoom
- Call-in: 833-548-0276 | Meeting ID: 871 1302 1535
To provide audio public comment, connect to the meeting online or by telephone. Use the Raise Hand feature to request to speak (*9 on a telephone).
To watch:
To stay informed:
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Viewing Options Council meetings are:
City News here
City Manager Report
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- LWV Bay Area Board Update
- LWV Bay Area’s COUNCIL 2025 DAY, Saturday, May 31, 10-2pm
LWV Bay Area will provide an update on the status of our re-study of regional government positions.
- Save the Date for the Upcoming Death vs. Dollars on Nutrition and Its Role in Solving the Health Crisis:
from 12 to 1:15 pm on June 26th. We have two very special expert speakers: Professor Robert Lustig from UCSF will discuss his work on how nutrition can impact both long term physical and mental health and Santa Clara County Board President Otto Lee will present on the County's work in promoting nutrition programs and resources. Speakers will be followed by participant Q & A.
Our speakers were Supervisor Sylvia Arenas who represents District 1 on the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors and
Dr. Rachel Gilgoff, an advisor with the California Aces Aware Initiative. Watch the video here.
- Did you miss Bay Area League Day on Regional Government: How Does It Affect You?
You can watch the recording here
We began with a keynote address by Rep. Josh Becker, continued with three panels and ended with an update on LWV Bay Area’s regional government and land use study now underway.
- Have you subscribed to the LWV Bay Area Monitor News? Get all the League regional news delivered to your email regularly here!
- If you missed the LWVBA Public Health Series, You can view the recordings here | __________________________________ | Members, Friends and Supporters, Help Us to Make Things Happen! | ___________________________ | | The Cupertino-Sunnyvale Event EBlast
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