Climate Strike Friday
Join this worldwide protest action on Friday, September 20. Attend the Sacramento rally on the Capitol West Steps, 1315 10th Street, at 12 PM. Click here to sign up for the event. Wear red and black, and carpool to the Watt Ave. light rail station where you can catch the train to the capitol. Actions are also planned in Nevada City and Lake Tahoe.
Read more about the strike, including youth's demands, here. The Union of Concerned Scientists has an informative "adults' guide" here.
Watch Great Thunberg's call to action:
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Join us October 12! RSVP at the Swing Left website here.
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Urgent: Call Newsom - Sign SB1
SB1 is California's response to Trump's rollback of environmental protections and has passed both houses of the legislature by wide margins. Gov. Newsom appears to be yielding to intense lobbying pressure and saying he may veto this important bill. Please take a moment to call his office at 916-445-2841 and let him know you support this critical protection for California. Every call matters - please do this!
You can also do this online here: https://govapps.gov.ca.gov/gov40mail/. Use the drop-down menu to select the bill the enter your comments.
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This Weekend: AADC Fundraiser
Want to enjoy some comic relief while supporting important local efforts? Come to the Auburn Area Democratic Club's annual fundraiser this Sunday, September 22, from 2-4 PM at the Gomez Center in downtown Auburn. Featuring comedian Will Durst and food by local chef Laura Kenney. Proceeds help fund local support for Democratic candidates. Event info and tickets here.
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Housing Workshop
Thursday, Sept 19th 6:30 PM: We need affordable homes for all of Placer County's residents. The Alliance for Environmental Leadership leads a discussion on what's needed for sustainable housing justice in our area. Read more on the AEL website here. At the Placer County Community Development Resource Center (map here).
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Local Candidate Events
Elizabeth Betancourt in AD1: Friday, Sep 20, 6 - 8 PM. Hot Dog Barbecue hosted by Nevada County Democrats. Info at Betancourt for Assembly Facebook page here.
Brynne Kennedy in CD4: Brynne is speaking at the monthly meeting of the Lincoln Democrats on Thursday, 7/19, at 7pm. At the Kilaga Springs Lodge, 1167 Sun City Boulevard, Lincoln. More info here. Volunteer or donate at https://brynneforcongress.com/.
Audrey Denney in CD1: Audrey will be at the Nevada County Democrats' Blue Wave Gala on Sunday, October 13th, at 5 PM. Event info and tickets available here. Go to Audrey's website to get involved: https://audreyforcongress.com/.
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Cal-Away Canvassing
Saturday, Sept 28, 10 AM: Join the inaugural Placer County effort. Re-activate inconsistent Democratic voters. It's fun, it's easy, it works!. RSVP to Ellen Debach-Riley at (916) 757-0606 for directions. Read more here. Can't make it? Donate to the effort here!
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Tuesday, Sept 17: 10 - 11 AM: Tom McClintock Auburn Office Hours. Tom won't be there himself, of course, but his staff will. Stop by and let them know how you feel! At Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, in the Rose Room.
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Continuing Actions
Tuesday, Sept 24, 7:30-8:30 AM: Protest rally at Highway 49 and Bell. Bring positive signs, easy to read by passing motorists. Park in Target parking lot. Contact Peter at pkolster@att.net for more information.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: RATT Pack actions continue in Roseville. Contact Barb at bbare1@me.com for full schedule.
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