__________________________________ | Upcoming Events You Don't Want to Miss! |  | | LWVCS Coffee Hour Chat with Gail Williamson, Director of NEJA, Thursday, April 20, 11am here.
Gail Williamson, Director of the National Equal Justice Association (NEJA), will join us here to share the NEJA's story of their Campaign for Sustainable Recovery & Development, including Biodiversity.
Founded in 1981, NEJA is a 501(c) all-volunteer organization that was formed to aid locally-based efforts fighting to end patterns of injustice - particularly those encountered by the most poorly paid workforces of our nation. NEJA seeks to break the cycle of splintered, isolated attempts striving for equal justice that are needlessly “reinventing the wheel” for want of knowledge of like organizations, campaigns or movements, or of potential resources promoting legal recourse.
NEJA works with those who are carving out a definition of equal justice through positive example. “NEJA operates from a core principle that "... those directly affected by the injustices must take a lead role in defining the solutions and effecting that change.” | __________________________________ |  | | From National League:
With Council 2023 just around the corner, LWV US is excited to share some important updates around our transformation work. We recently entered the next phase of our transformation journey, Framing the Future, assembling four core working groups made up of local and state League members which began meeting in March. In conjunction with these working groups, we recently launched our League-wide survey, an opportunity for all members to provide feedback on their League experience. Please complete this short survey and share with your fellow League members. Your voices are critical to our transformational success, and we want to hear from you! The survey is open to League members only from now until April 22. For more information on our transformation journey and the survey, please visit www.lwv.org/framingthefuture.
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Join LWV CS For Earth Day – we will be at Cupertino Library Field, Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
On Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Cupertino Library Park Field will be alive with energy as thousands of community members gather to celebrate our planet at Cupertino’s Earth and Arbor Day Festival. The event will go on rain or shine.
At Cupertino’s Earth and Arbor Day Festival, we celebrate our planet and our trees by coming together as a community. Find resources, activities, and conversation to inspire residents, businesses, and community members to take action to reduce their own impact on our planet.
This festival features more than 75 booths hosted by local non-profits and businesses, hands-on activities, live entertainment, a family tour through Regnart Creek Trail, and so much more.
Learn more at cupertino.org/earthday.
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Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival Saturday, April 29 & Sunday April 30 10 am – 5:30pm at Memorial Park, Quinlan Community & Senior Center – sharing Japanese arts & culture with the entire community
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Joe Simitian invites you to join him on Wednesday, April 26th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Cupertino Community Hall for his annual Lehigh Meeting. We’ll be joined by a panel of representatives from various oversight agencies as well as members of the public who will be able to ask questions of the panel.
For more information, go to https://district5.sccgov.org/district5events. We hope you are able to join us!
| __________________________________ | | Planning and Practicing Civil Discourse
Join our Planning Meeting to develop Future Events - we need your ideas and your participation!
Join us via ZOOM on Monday, April 17, 1pm here.
| __________________________________ | Local Civic Event Announcements
- Attend the Public SEIR Meeting on Housing Element, Tuesday, April 18 at 6 to 7:30p.m. to participate in preparing a program-level Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) for the City of Cupertino General Plan 2040, also known as Community Vision 2015-2040, and the associated Zoning Code Amendments. The meeting will be in a hybrid format, available for community members to attend in person at Community Hall (located at 10350 Torre Avenue) or virtually by registering for the meeting below. The purpose of the meeting is to receive comments from members of the public, organizations, and interested public agencies on issues related to the physical environment that should be addressed in the EIR for the proposed project. Register for the meeting here.
- PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMMERS - Featuring Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney Erin West, Moderated by County Supervisor Joe Simitian on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 @ 11 AM at Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga
This is a presentation on different types of scams and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from falling victim.
- Moffett Park Plan Going to Sunnyvale City Council in May for adoption vote. SV@Home is working hard to ensure that the Moffett Park Specific Plan (MPSP) has all the policy tools in place to realize its affordable housing goals. The City needs to ensure that the Plan lives up to its promise as an Eco-Innovative District where everyone can work, live, and play. Click here to read SV@Home’s letter and here for a joint coalition letter we sent with our partner organizations to the City.
- Sunnyvale residents are all encouraged to consider applying for a seat on one of Sunnyvale's boards or commissions to add your voice to the decisions that shape the city.Application deadline is April 27th.
- Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety offers Public Safety Citizens’ Academy; Sessions are Thursday evenings, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm., Aug 10 - Sept 28.
The Public Safety Citizens’ Academy is designed to provide the Sunnyvale community with an inside look at the department’s fully integrated model of police, fire and EMS. If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact Captain Chris Ketchum directly.
| __________________________________ | Did You Miss These Events? - Catch Up with Recordings:
Bay Area League Education Day - Equity in the Bay Area
Catch the Panels on Equity in Housing, Healthcare, and other relevant Regional topics here.
Fight Truth Decay – check out the recording from the March 9 NICD LWV Event here: From CommonSense to Common Ground – Commonsense American methods to reinvigorate democracy: Headlined by Keith Allred, NICD Executive Director, entitled From Common Sense to Common Ground: Lessons Learned for Strengthening Democracy by Everyday Americans. You can review the recording here.
| __________________________________ |  | League and Related Organizations Activities and Events You Don't Want to Miss!
- Check out our LWV Cupertino-Sunnyvale Calendar of Events on our website here!
- Interns needed - Our high school interns are returning and we’re excited to have their help in bringing voter services to our community. If you know of a high school student that would be interested in helping us, please email Presidents@lwvcs.org. Helping empower voters and making democracy work is inspiring and important work. We welcome you to be a part of it!
- Did you miss the events on improving election - Election Security & Ranked Choice Voting? Catch up with the videos here.
- LWV Piedmont, CA, is hosting a series on the environment and related issues. Check out the programs here.
- Not Your Grandmother’s Civic Ed: Teaching Hope and Agency to the Next Generation on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am PST
Civics Education is, and has been for several years, an LWVPA priority issue. On April 20, you can pick up great ideas and get inspired by members of another League on how they have engaged their community, schools, libraries and funders in civic education. You’ll catch the enthusiasm for their League’s in-depth efforts using collaborative partnerships and community grants, their website’s graphic ‘fact sheets and explainers,’ and so much more. As you head to our May 7 Annual Meeting, and to the state convention in San Francisco later in May, you’ll take plenty of vision and motivation with you! Click here to register.
We learned about this event from the bi-weekly LWV/NICD Network News, a joint publication by the League of Women Voters and the National Institute for Civil Discourse. You can sign up to receive the Network News at needciviltalk@gmail.com and check archived 2023 issues HERE.
- LWV San Jose Virtual Lunch With League featuring San Jose Police Chief Anthony Mata speaking on "State of the Department: My Vision and Priorities" on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 12 noon-1 p.m. via Zoom
San Jose Police Chief Anthony Mata joined the department in 1996 and held numerous positions of leadership before being confirmed as the Chief of Police in March 2021. This is your opportunity to learn more about what is happening in the SJPD and to ask questions of concern about law enforcement in our community. Register to attend this webinar HERE. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting and how to submit questions in advance.
- “Understanding Universal Healthcare Part II”, on April 20, 2023, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm, for a Zoom webinar, with our panelists:
- Laurel Lucia, Health Care Program Director, U.C. Berkeley Labor Center, Consultant to the Healthy California for All Commission;
- Dr. Jim Kahn, Professor, Institute for Health Policy Studies, UCSF Medical School, healthcare economist; and
- CA District 40 Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, Assembly Majority Whip, activist and organizer in healthcare reform efforts.
- The program will open with a brief overview of the Part I program aired on March 9, 2023, followed by the Healthy California for All Commission Report, and will then explore current initiatives in California to increase equity, affordability, and access to healthcare. This webinar will have simultaneous Spanish translation. Register for the Zoom webinar here.
- Sponsors include the League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley, the League of Women Voters of West Contra Costa County, and the Contra Costa County Library.
- How to Find News You Can Trust. April 26, 2023 1pm, pacific - A free webinar series, sponsored by News Literacy Project to provide help in navigating an increasingly crowded and rapidly changing information environment. Each session will last approximately 45 minutes; journalists will be joining the discussions to share their thoughts about trust and credibility as they report the news.
Session 3 | How Fact-checking Works. With the digital deluge of misinformation, it’s getting more difficult to know what to trust. A number of fact-checking organizations have emerged and have debunked some of the most viral false images and videos springing up on social media. Learn about the work of professional fact-checkers and how those skills can be put to use for our own fact-checking. If you registered for an earlier session, you do not need to re-register. Click here to register.
- The 14th Annual California Climate & Energy Forum, organized by CivicWell through the California Climate and Energy Collaborative, will be held in person in Santa Rosa, CA, on Tuesday, June 13th, and Wednesday, June 14th.
This year’s forum is focused onInvestment, Innovation, and Inclusion: Locals Leading a Clean Energy, Climate-Stable Future for All. At the forum, you will:
- Network with climate and energy practitioners from across the state
- Learn about innovative projects and funding opportunities
- Hear from key state agencies and climate leaders
These special early-bird registration rates are only available for a short time, so take advantage today! Join us at the Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country June 13th - 14th, to take your climate work to the next level! Registration is offered at no cost to local governments.We are also offering a limited number of scholarships to those who would like to attend but would benefit from financial assistance.
- LWV US Training – Organizing to Combat Misinformation & Disinformation
- State Leagues developed an understanding of misinformation and disinformation and were equipped with the tools to combat them digitally and with family and friends.
- Here are some of the tools in your toolbox:
- Training Recording
- LWVUS Guide to Mis and Disinformation
- New LWV Legal Resources Program - The League of Women Voters of the United States is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Legal Center on the organization’s website, LWV.org. The center showcases the League’s legal work in federal courts from across the country. More information here. | __________________________________ |  | | The 14th Annual California Climate & Energy Forum, organized by CivicWell through the California Climate and Energy Collaborative, will be held in person in Santa Rosa, CA, on Tuesday, June 13th, and Wednesday, June 14th.
This year’s forum is focused onInvestment, Innovation, and Inclusion: Locals Leading a Clean Energy, Climate-Stable Future for All. At the forum, you will:
- Network with climate and energy practitioners from across the state
- Learn about innovative projects and funding opportunities
- Hear from key state agencies and climate leaders
- These special early-bird registration rates are only available for a short time, so take advantage today!Registration is offered at no cost to local governments.We are also offering a limited number of scholarships to those who would like to attend but would benefit from financial assistance.
- Join us at the Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country June 13th - 14th, to take your climate work to the next level!
- Register here
| __________________________________ |  | Cupertino City News:
Add your comments on the Memorial Park Renovation here.
Cupertino Housing Element Update Survey: Make your voice heard! https://engagecupertino.org/hub-page/housing-element
Next City Council Meeting April 18 2023, 6:45pm - here
- Complete the Older Adult Community Survey here.
- Live Well Age Well Health Expo, Friday , May 19, 10 – 2 - Resources for 50+ to live a positive & healthy lifestyle – booths & educational events, fitness demonstrations; open to public - Bit.ly/50Scene
- City of Cupertino Teen Commission Recruitment is Open - Apply by Thursday, May 25
Cupertino teens are encouraged to apply for five vacancies on the Teen Commission. Applications may be submitted online using the Online Teen Commission Application via cupertino.org/vacancies. The application deadline is 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 25. The City Council will conduct interviews beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 12 and Tuesday, June 13 (as needed).
Council may also appoint at least two alternates to fill any unscheduled vacancies that may occur during the year. Commissioners must be in 8th through 11th grade. For more details, please see the website or email the City Clerk's office at cityclerk@cupertino.org.
- City of Cupertino Announces 2023 CREST Awards Winners - Cupertino Recognizes Extra Steps Taken
The City of Cupertino is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 CREST Awards. Each year, the City of Cupertino presents its CREST Awards, “Cupertino Recognizes Extra Steps Taken,” to honor the outstanding contributions of Cupertino community members. The 2023 CREST Awards winners are as follows:
Lifetime Achievement
Jim Walker
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Organization of the Year
Friends of the Cupertino Library
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Volunteer of the Year
Fari Aberg
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Public Safety Champion
Fari Aberg
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Rising Star
Adhya Kasamsetty
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“On behalf of the Cupertino City Council, I want to congratulate and thank the 2023 CREST Awards recipients,” said Mayor Hung Wei. “These individuals exemplify the incredible spirit, commitment, and dedication of our community to give back to others in a variety of ways.”
The community is invited to celebrate and honor this year's award winners at the annual CREST Awards Ceremony. This year’s CREST Awards will be held at Cupertino Community Hall on Thursday, May 25 at 5:30 p.m.
CREST Awards nominations are accepted year-round, and the online nomination form makes it easier and more convenient for the public to nominate a candidate. To nominate a community member and for more information on CREST Awards, visit cupertino.org/crest.
Cupertino Library Foundation Latest Programs – check out your interests here
| __________________________________ |  | Sunnyvale City News
Next City Council Meeting
Agenda for the April 25, 2023 Council meeting - 6 p.m.
Meeting Agenda
To join and comment: Join on ZoomCall-in: 833-548-0276 | Meeting ID: 961 1158 0540
To provide audio public comment, connect to the meeting online or by telephone.
The meeting is online and closed to in-person attendance.
View the Meeting Agenda for public comment options.
To watch: Sunnyvale City ClerkYouTube ChannelLegislative Public Meetings Audio/Video live streamAT&T Channel 99Comcast Channel 15To stay informed:
More info on City Council meetings here.
City Manager's Update Sunnyvale Report Posted
The City Manager's report, Update Sunnyvale, is a summary of updates related to City programs and projects, responses to City Council inquiries, effects of COVID-19 on our community, and events and activities of interest to the community.
In this issue:
- Public Art Unveiling at City Hall
- Spring Break Camps - April 17 to 21
- Picnic Reservations
- Sunnyvale Public Safety Dispatchers Receive Awards
- Sunnyvale Hosts NorCal First Alarm Girl's Fire Camp
- Sunnyvale Joint Fire Academy Begins
- NOVA Releases March Workforce Review
If you would like to send comments or suggestions to the City, you can send an email to:
Shaunn Mendrin -smendrin@sunnyvale.ca.gov
City Council - council@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Planning Commission - PlanningCommission@sunnyvale.ca.gov
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