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What is 2-1-1? Lunch & Learn with the League luncheon will feature talk by Linda McGregor, executive director of Hotline of San Luis Obispo County Inc. on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The lunch and talk will be held at Rosa's Restaurant, 491 Price St., Pismo Beach. Lunch is $16. Reservations required by Feb. 5. Call 543-2220 to RSVP or for more information. Read more about it.

League committed to good, open government, says President Ann Garfinkel in announcing 2007-08 board. Read complete Bay News article

Ann Garfinkel, elected president for 2007-09, has been a grassroots galvanizer in Leagues from New York to Hong Kong. Read more

Promoting & Protecting Oak Woodlands: A Management Plan Requires Management Staff. The latest article by Emily Penfield, newly elected 1st vice president and program chair for 2007-09 -- and last year's director of land use planning -- appears in the July/August edition of Women's Press. Read more about the League's position on this issue and what you can do

'[The League is] the Gold Standard on issues and substance,', said Bruce Gibson, District 2 Supervisor, County of San Luis Obispo at the 45th Annual Meeting of LWVSLO on June 9.

"Jarratt has new job: Immediate past president ascends to state League as VP. LWVSLO has a legacy of past presidents who go on to state- and national-level League service. Read more

"Photos of 45th Annual Meeting on June 9," featuring keynote speaker District 2 Supervisor Bruce Gibson, seven past presidents, one immediate past president and 2007-09 President Ann Garfinkel, among others. See more.

The 45th Annual Meeting in a Kit: Read the articles & bylaw changes, 2007/08 budget, 2007/08 program.

Snapshots of 'Rally in the Valley' State League Convention, Bakersfield, May 18-20.

An Rx for California's Ailing Health Care System: Single-Payer Insurance - by Donna Sullivan, director of action and health issues - Women's Press, May & June 2007

Medicare Gap Shortchanges County Letter to Editor The Tribune, May 22, 2007 by Donna Sullivan.

NEWS-Archived Topics

On Sept. 28, the League presented a healthcare forum on Medicare reimbursement inequities -- an issue that has been identified as 'the number-one healthcare issue in the county.' Panelists: Lewis E. Gamarra, M.D., internal medicine specialist; Deborah Reeves, director of revenue services, Catholic Healthcare West; Gregory W. Thomas, M.D., county public health officer; and Fred S. Vernacchia, M.D., San Luis Obispo County Medical Association. Sponsors included the County of San Luis Obispo, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, The Villages of San Luis Obispo, KCBX 90.1 FM and AGP Video. To view or download flyer click here

President's Message - May 2007: Meetings, Meetings, Meetings ... and a Caucus!

League on Affordable Housing Draft Environmental Impact Report Letter to Editor The Tribune, April 29, 2007

Susan B. Anthony was Here! by Elinor Kogan

Mental Health Update by Alice Yamada

President's Message - April 2007: Speaking Up, Reaching Out

Action & Health Issues - April 2007 Read about Health Access California -- a consumer advocacy coalition of more than 200 groups working toward the goal of quality, affordable health care for all California.

1st Amendment of Internet at Risk - Women's Press, March-April 2007

FCC to study need for more Net neutrality regulation - CNET News, March 23, 2007

President's Message - March 2007: Finance Reform & Tomorrow's Leaders

Action & Health Issues - March 2007: March 1 Forum

Proposed: Add Civic Education to Education Position

Ukrainian Visit: Real-World Civics Lesson

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