Speaker: David Pepper Topic: Laboratories of Autocracy: The State-Level Attack on Democracy in America and How Democracy Advocates Can Fight Back Saving Democracy and Labortories of Autocracy are recent books authored by former U.S. Rep. (OH) David Pepper. He answers the question we are all asking ourselves – What can I do to make a difference? - using a footprint as […]

Join us for the Climate Change Caucus Kickoff. This meeting will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, February 21, 5-6 p.m. We will share data, then we want to hear from you: What's your "why" when it comes to climate change?  Together, we will get informed and explore local needs, advocacy, and how to partner with […]

Come meet League members by Zoom on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Learn about what we are doing and join us as we carry out our mission:  Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy Bring your favorite beverage and a friend or two. kayaarmstrong gmail.com (subject: LWVVC%20Happy%20Hour%20with%20the%20League%20RSVP%20-%20Third%20Wednesday, body: Name%3A%0D%0ANumber%20of%20Guests%3A%0D%0AComments%3A) (RSVP to Kay)

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 […]

Book Title - Differ We Must Author: Steve Inskeep New York Times Bestseller Lincoln’s willingness to listen to people with whom he disagreed and whom he disliked testifies to his belief in his country, in all its contradictions and complexities. The key to preserving democracy in a moment of crisis, Inskeep reminds us, is electing a […]

The League of Women Voters of South San Mateo County will be the 13th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration, set to take place on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Courthouse Square in Redwood City. Our organization is thrilled to host a dedicated table at this lively event. Our primary focus will […]

Black History Month Local Events 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, 901 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. Time 11 a.m-5 p.m. RSVP by 2/10/24 to Lawanda Lyons-Pruitt at (805)-448-7869

Session 3: AI and Public Policy Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 7:00-8:00pm (PST) Speakers: Irina Raicu, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics Ann Ravel: Instructor at Berkeley Law School, former Chair of Federal Elections Commission Ann Ravel is a member of LWV-Southwest Santa Clara Valley. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqceCgrjwuG9XX_Fgi-etCdSey0jBjfpVF

Embracing the Political Divide People with opposing political views used to be able to be best friends or close relatives, despite their views. But not anymore…. Are you surrounded only by people who agree with your political views? Then, you live in an echo chamber and you might be contributing to the polarization of America. […]