Contra Costa Democratic Party

By Carlyn Obringer
As California begins planning for the 60-million population explosion expected by 2050, funding for high- speed rail appears to be off track, in a state lacking enough freeway space to accommodate such growth. Even though a bullet train speeding at 200 mph between Los Angeles and the Bay Area would help ease the […]

By Robert Klein
 
            This year’s June primary was one of the most exciting Democratic Party races in recent memory. Despite record-low turnout, every crucial Bay Area race was decided in favor of an experienced, progressive Democrat. With our help, they will lead our state and our country to a landslide victory this November.
 
            For Lamorinda, […]

[ June 20, 2008; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] To Honor Assemblywoman Loni Hancock and Senator Tom Tolakson for their past years of service to our communities!

Assemblymember Mark DeSaulnier will be our Host Friday, June 20, 2008 at our usual time and place: Orinda Community Church, 10 Irwin Way, Orinda.

Club Business: 6:30 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 p.m. Speakers: 8:00 p.m.

This is a Fund-Raising Event ( […]

By Carlyn Obringer
Although Congress has not enacted a single major gun law in 13 years, the one-year anniversary of the Virginia Tech tragedy should serve as a wake-up call for Democratic legislators nationwide to move gun control back to the top of the political agenda. The ceremony recently held in remembrance of the massacre of […]

Courtesy of Tony Suh:
For election results check out:
Contra Costa County
http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/CA/Contra_Costa/4334/5278/en/summary.html
Alameda County
http://www.acgov.org/rov_app/current_election/customindex.jsp
CA State
http://vote.sos.ca.gov/ (click on “Election Results” at left-side bar under “MY VOTE”)

[ June 18, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Diablo Valley Dems to Discuss Health Care for All

Do you believe that health care should be a right? Then come to the June meeting of the Diablo Valley Democratic Club to learn how SB 840, the California Universal Healthcare Act, would provide fiscally sound, affordable and comprehensive health insurance for all Californians and how […]

[ October 18, 2007; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. February 28, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. March 20, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. June 19, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Contra Costa County Democratic Central Committee,at IBEW Local 3021875 Arnold Drive Martinez, CA. 94553