Assm. Joan Buchanan Reception on March 6 with Speaker John Pérez

Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan invites you to join her for an early evening reception with Speaker of the Assembly John A. Pérez on Tuesday, March 6, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The reception will be held at Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Round Hill Rd, Alamo, CA 94507. Tickets are $50, with sponsorships available.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Pam Clemmons by phone 415-518-3430 or by email at pam(at)joanbuchanan.com. You can download a pdf of the invitation and you can purchase tickets on-line . . . → Read More: Assm. Joan Buchanan Reception on March 6 with Speaker John Pérez

Assemblymember Susan Bonilla’s 2012 Re-Election Kickoff Celebration

Please join honorary hosts Rep. George Miller, Rep. Mike Thompson, Rep. John Garamendi, and State Senator Mark DeSaulnier in celebrating Assemblymember Susan Bonilla's 2012 Re-Election Kickoff Celebration on Friday, February 3, at 5:30 p.m. at the Contra Costa Country Club (801 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill).

Tickets are $50 with sponsorships available.

To RSVP, please email luis@susanbonilla.com or call 925-360-8053. Click here for . . . → Read More: Assemblymember Susan Bonilla’s 2012 Re-Election Kickoff Celebration

State Senator Mark DeSaulnier’s 6th Annual Crab Feed

Please join Senator Mark DeSaulnier and his supporters for his 6th Annual Crab Feed on Friday, January 27, 2012! The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Centre Concord, located at 5298 Clayton Road, Concord. For more information, please . . . → Read More: State Senator Mark DeSaulnier’s 6th Annual Crab Feed

Advancing the Progressive Democratic Agenda with Rep. George Miller on Saturday, Nov. 12

The Contra Costa Labor Club, Democrats of Rossmoor, Diablo Valley Democratic Club, Lamorinda Democratic Club, and San Ramon Valley Democratic Club are joining together for to kickoff the 2012 campaign on Saturday, November 12 with a fundraiser for the 2012 Democratic Campaign Office.

Rep. George Miller will be the principal speaker at the November 12 event, which will be hosted by the Democrats of Rossmoor from 3-5 p.m. at the Diablo Room, Hillside Clubhouse, Rossmoor. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m.

State Senator Mark DeSaulnier and Assemblymember Joan Buchanan will also attend.

General admission is $10 and sponsor admission is $25. You can download an event flyer by . . . → Read More: Advancing the Progressive Democratic Agenda with Rep. George Miller on Saturday, Nov. 12

Compare Current Districts to the Redistricting Commission’s Proposals

Democratic Party of Contra Costa Chair Chuck Carpenter encourages you to check out this cool tool on the Los Angeles Times' web site. Enter an address and see what the current and proposed Congressional, State Senate, and State Assembly districts look . . . → Read More: Compare Current Districts to the Redistricting Commission’s Proposals

First Draft of Redistricting Commission’s Maps

The first draft maps from the California Citizens Redistricting Commission were released on Friday. They are slightly different from the ones we saw earlier this week.

If these lines are implemented, Contra Costa's political landscape in Congress and the State Legislature will change — especially in East Contra Costa County, where Oakley is separated from the rest of the county in all three maps (click here to see the Commission's first draft maps, click here to see the maps with additional analysis from Redistricting Partners).

For example, for Congress, Contra Costa would find itself split into four Congressional Districts. Rep. George Miller's district (click here for pdf map) would fit entirely within Contra Costa County, but taking Rep. Miller to Lamorinda and Danville and San Ramon. Rep. John . . . → Read More: First Draft of Redistricting Commission’s Maps

Lamorinda Dems hear from Planned Parenthood Political Wing

The Lamorinda Democratic club hosted the political action wing of the Planned Parenthood organization in a presentation about the recent efforts against Planned Parenthood from the Republicans in Washington and elsewhere.  They characterized the attack as not just about abortion (which represents only 3% of their operations and receives no FEDERAL funds.) but as a major attack or a grab for control over women's reproductive rights including contraception. They detailed that in 26 states the Republicans have control over both houses of the state's legislature and that there were some 900 anti-women's reproduction rights bills introduced with about 33 passing.

There were some astounding numbers given out including the following:

1. One in Five women in America will eventually use Planned Parenthood
2. One in three women in America . . . → Read More: Lamorinda Dems hear from Planned Parenthood Political Wing

Are These The Draft Redistricting Lines?

Redistricting Partners has posted visualizations of what could be staff drafts of new Congressional, State Assembly, and State Senate Districts being considered by the Citizens Redistricting Commission. As the site notes:

The Citizen’s Redistricting Commission has posted some less-than-clear maps of staff direction during their line drawing meetings over the past few days.  We have taken many of these maps, imported them into maptitude with the PDI voter dataset, and have for you some new maps and analysis you can email around to your friends.  There are three sections;

Congress: http://redistrictingpartners.com/crc-visualizes-congress-analyzed/

Assembly: http://redistrictingpartners.com/crc-visualizes-assembly-districts-analysis/

Senate: http://redistrictingpartners.com/crc-visualizes-state-senate-analyzed/

Take a look at how Contra Costa could be redistricted by clicking on the links above. The Redistricting Commission is scheduled to release its draft lines on Friday, June 10.

Needless to say, that will prove an . . . → Read More: Are These The Draft Redistricting Lines?

The Problem with Videotape

Rachel Maddow highlights the problems Republicans are having with the fact that many of their statements are recorded on videotape. And no, posting a video of a public official saying something in context is not something from which we–or they media–should avoid.

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about . . . → Read More: The Problem with Videotape

Mark DeSaulnier for Senate 2012 Fundraiser

Updated October 16, 2010: This event has been postponed until a later date. 

Senator Mark DeSaulnier invites you to join him for a reception on Thursday, October 21, 2010, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the patio of the Urban West Building, Contra Costa Centre (1350 Treat Blvd, 1st Floor, Walnut Creek). Tickets are $100 per person, $1,000 per sponsor.

Click here to register on-line, e-mail DeSaulnierForStateSenate@gmail.com, or . . . → Read More: Mark DeSaulnier for Senate 2012 Fundraiser

Upcoming Contra Costa Democratic Events

  • May 21, 2012
    • President and CEO of the Oakland Zoo Featured at Tri-Valley Democratic Club's May 21 Meeting

      Starts: 7:00 pm

      Location: IBEW Hall, 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin

  • May 22, 2012
    • El Cerrito Dem Club meeting on HS Ed programs

      Starts: 6:00 pm

      Location: El Cerrito High School library

  • May 23, 2012
    • Diablo Valley Democratic Club's May 23 Meeting Features Conversation About "Ending Gun Violence: Where Are We At?"

      Starts: 7:00 pm

      Location: Ygnacio Valley Library, 2661 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek

  • May 24, 2012
    • Democrats of Rossmoor to Review National and California Politics with Ben Tulchin

      Starts: 5:00 pm

      Location: Fireside Room, Rossmoor

    • San Ramon Valley Democratic Club's May 24 Meeting Features Former Obama Administration Official Ro Khanna

      Starts: 6:15 pm

      Location: Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville

  • June 14, 2012
    • Lamorinda Democratic Club Meeting

      Starts: 7:00 pm

      Location: Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette

  • June 21, 2012
    • Democratic Party of Contra Costa County Central Committee Meeting

      Starts: 7:30 pm

      Location: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 302 Meeting Hall, 1875 Arnold Drive, Martinez, CA