Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley/San Gabriel Valley, CA Focus

UPCOMING EVENT:

13th Annual Democrats Picnic & Softball Game Fundraiser for the 2012 San Fernando Valley Campaign Office
Sunday, May 15, 11:00 a.m.
Softball game starts at 1:00

Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Park
Enter and park on Hazeltine Ave between Riverside and Magnolia

Softball! Children's Games! BBQ Picnic!

Meet your elected officials!
Invited guests include members of Congress, State Legislature, and City Council

$20/person $35/couple $40/family with RSVP before May 7
$25/person $40/couple $45/family at the door

For more information and to volunteer email picnic@dpsfv.com or call 818-995-3367

Click here to order tickets online


Local Los Angeles Blogs

Maybe it's just me...: viewpoint of a proud gay black Dr. Who fan.

Streetsblog LA: Streetsblog is a daily news source, online community and political mobilizer for the Livable Streets movement. We are part of a growing coalition of individuals and organizations in cities around the world working to transform our cities by reducing dependence on private automobiles and improving conditions for cyclists, pedestrians and transit riders.

Los Angeles County Young Democrats (LACYD) Blog: The Next Generation of Democrats

Pomona Valley Democratic Club Blog


CURRENT TV LOS ANGELES:

Current TV, founded by Al Gore, includes some of the best journalism in America today. In particular their Vanguard series is amazing and should not be missed by ANYONE who wants to know in depth coverage of some of the major stories in the world.

In Los Angeles, Current TV is available on:
DIRECTV Channel 358
DISH Network Channel 196
Comcast Digital: Channel 107
Time Warner Digital: Channel 142 (Los Angeles)
AT&T U-Verse: Channel 189

Check out their program schedule here.


PROGRESSIVE TALK RADIO LOS ANGELES:
KTLK
AM 1150

Listen on your radio or listen live on your computer.

Program schedule:

MONDAY-FRIDAY
6-9AM Stephanie Miller
9AM-12PM Thom Hartmann
12-3PM Randi Rhodes
3-5PM Gayle King
5-7PM Clark Howard
7-10PM Mike Malloy
10PM-3AM Phil Hendrie
3-6AM Bill Press

SATURDAY (the least progressive day of programmig?)
7-8AM Inside Racing
8-8:30AM Super Profits
8:30-9AM Millionaire Maker
9-10AM Real Estate Investing Hour
10-11AM The Real Estate Radio
11AM-12PM Bill Kelly Show
1-2PM Health Talk with Dr. Jeffrey James
2-3PM The Mortgage Radio Show
4-5PM Real Estate Investing Hour

SUNDAY
6-9AM Health and Nutrition
9:30-10:30AM A Call To Consciousness
11AM-12PM You Are What You Love
8-9PM Southern California Live with Johnny Wendell
9-11PM Keep Hope Alive With Rev. Jesse Jackson
11PM -12AM The Motley Fool Money Show


COMMUNITY RADIO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA:

KPFK Pacific Radio 93.7 FM:
Check out their program schedule here.

KPCC Southern California Public Radio 89.3 FM:

Southern California Public Radio (SCPR) is a member-supported public radio network that operates 89.3 KPCC-FM in Los Angeles and Orange County, 89.1 KUOR-FM in the Inland Empire and 90.3 KPCV in the Coachella Valley. Reaching more than 600,000 listeners every week, SCPR is the most listened to public radio news service of any kind in Southern California and serves the diverse communities of Southern California with award winning local news coverage as well as the most NPR (National Public Radio) content available anywhere in the region.

Check out their program schedule here.


LA Green Business Networking
It isn't easy being green - unless you join the LA Green Business Networking meetup group!

Join like-minded business owners and entrepreneurs who have a green philosophy in their personal and business lives - to network, share ideas, learn, and discuss important issues related to green living and business.

Future plans for meetings include keynote speakers, educational presentations, and more!

Click here to join.


LOS ANGELES NAACP:
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. From the ballot box to the classroom, the thousands of dedicated workers, organizers, leaders and members who make up the NAACP continue to fight for social justice for all Americans.

Here are some local LA branches:

Santa Monica-Venice NAACP
1705 WEST PICO BLVD.
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Los Angeles NAACP
Los Angeles, CA 90008
323-296-2630

Inglewood Southbay NAACP
PO BOX 8162
Inglewood, CA 90309

California State Univ @ Los Angeles NAACP
1232 W 122ND STREET
Los Angeles, CA 90044

Beverly Hills-Hollywood NAACP
P.O. BOX 2349
Hollywood, CA 90078
323-464-7616

Compton NAACP
1701 E ALONDRA #A
Compton, CA 90221
310-763-2572

Carson/Torrance NAACP
PO BOX 4668
Carson, CA 90749
310-885-3560

San Fernando Valley Branch
PO BOX 922451
Sylmar, CA 91392
877-245-9381


National Jewish Democratic Council:

The National Jewish Democratic Council is the trusted voice and resource for Democratic office holders, candidates and party organizations to better understand and engage with the Jewish community. NJDC mobilizes the Jewish community and convenes opinion leadership to support the Democratic promise for all Americans. We look to our Jewish tradition to guide us on the issues of social and economic justice, religious pluralism and the peace and security of the State of Israel that will be the hallmark of our work.

NJDC believes that through our work in Democratic Party politics, we can ensure a better world for our children and grandchildren.

For more information, or to become a member of the Los Angeles chapter, email andrewlachman@hotmail.com.


The Godless Liberal Social Society of Los Angeles
Meet other godless heathens with a passion for liberal politics. Lots of great upcoming events: movies, picnics, hikes, etc.

Click here to join


DEMOCRATIC CLUBS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY:
(for a comprehensive list, click here)

Action Democrats of the San Fernando Valley
14843 Huston St.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-3787
(818) 990-7037
mee1©ix.netcom.com

Alhambra Democratic Club
PO Box 3322
Alhambra, CA 91803-3322
626-287-7208
213-944-7208
allendorel©yahoo.com

Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month at:
Denny's Restaurant
Banquet Room
365 W. Main St., Alhambra
Meetings start at 7:00; come early and have dinner with club member

Arroyo Democratic Club
951 N. Hudson Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91104-4507
626-795-2798
626-794-6389
joandtim©charter.net

Asian Pacific American Democratic Club
P.O. Box 11024
Torrance, CA 90510
310-266-1409
StaceyToda©hotmail.com

Beach Cities Democratic Club
PO Box 2192
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
310-374-4744
http://www.lafn.org/politics/bcdc/

Our new meeting day is the fourth Wednesday of each month, 7:30pm – 9:00pm. Refreshments will be provided courtesy of the Bakery.
1808 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Manhattan Beach, CA

Bellflower Democratic Club
13739 Hanwell Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562)633-1973
jpd19622002©yahoo.com

Bonita Democratic Council
PO Box 926
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 599-9661
909-920-0881
mtlyons©aol.com
http://www.bonitademocrats.org

Meets Third Thursday @ 7pm
San Dimas Senior Center
201 E. Bonita Avenue
San Dimas, CA 91773

Burbank Democratic Club
P.O. BOX 7152
Burbank, CA 91510
818-567-2567
(818)788-2649
ajanetr©sbcglobal.net
http://www.burbankdemocraticclub.com/

Meets Last Thursday of the month @ 7pm.
see website for meeting site

Committee for a More Democratic California
1212 S. Victory Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91502
213-386-3860
lzakson©gmail.com

Culver City Democratic Club
PO Box 4254
Culver City, CA 90231-4254
310-204-1338
(310) 945-5744
president©ccdemclub.org
http://www.ccdemclub.org/

Meets the 2nd Wednesday @ 7pm
Veterans Memorial Building
Rotunda Room
4117 Overland Ave
(at Culver Blvd.)
Culver City

Democratic Action Center of the South Bay
1007 N. Sepulveda Blvd., P.O. Box 2095
Manhattan Beach, CA 90267-2095
(310) 536-0093
310-546-7147
pniemiec©hotmail.com
http://www.democraticactioncenter.com/
info©DemocraticActionCenter.com

Democratic Club of Pasadena Foothills
PO Box 90643
Pasadena, CA 91109
(626)398-0087
(626)388-9715
joepardee©sbcglobal.net

Meets Third Thursday @ 7pm
Villa Gardens
842 East Villa Street 5th Floor
Pasadena, CA 91101

Democratic Club of South Gate
10313 Dan Vicente Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 566-3011

Democratic Club of Westside Progressives
4626 Via Marina #303
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
310-574-0249
310-490-3858

Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley
PO Box 52759
Sherman Oaks, CA 91413-7295
818-887-1976
818-469-6050
agikessler©yahoo.com
www.dpsfv.com/

Democratic Women of the San Fernando Valley
9732 Via Siena
Burbank, CA 91504
818-749-2829
sLynshaw©aol.com
http://www.democraticwomenofsfv.org/

Democratic Women's Study Club
5710 Appian Way
Long Beach, CA 90803
562-433-1489
bedouglass2©juno.com
http://www.southcodems.org/womenstudy/
2nd Saturday of every month. Meetings begin around 12 Noon.

Democrats for Better Government
25439 Via Macarena
Valencia, CA 91355
661-799-3632
661-222-2800
carolelutness©ca.rr.com

Democrats for Change
7347 De Celis Pl.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
818-219-0840
sanchantonio©gmail.com

Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 at the State Building Auditorium, 6150 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys

Democrats for Neighborhood Action
PO Box 292137
Los Angeles, CA 90029
323-666-5321
323-627-1892
r_silver©sbcglobal.net
Meets 3rd Wednesday at Citibank Building, 1965 Hillhurst Avenue, 2nd floor, Los Angeles

Club email: dnala©sbcglobal.net

Foothill Community Democrats
P.O. Box 1958
Monrovia, CA 91017
nancymatthews©altrionet.com
http://www.foothillcommunitydemocrats.org/
4th Thursdy monthly, 7-8:30pm at the Peach Cafe, 141 East Colorado Blvd., Monrovia
Beverages and pastries are available for purchase between 6:45 and 7:15pm. Please place dinner orders by 2pm by calling 626 559-9092

Franklin Roosevelt Legacy Democratic Club
3821 York Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(626) 808-5012
qscottfree©gmail.com

Gardena Valley Democratic Club
15433 S. Catalina Ave.
Gardena, CA 90247
310-532-0527
310-629-1991
dmedina©netscape.com
http://www.lafn.org/politics/gvdc/
3rd Monday of each month
Ken Nakaoka Community Center Auditorium
1670 W. 162nd Street in Gardena

Glendale Democratic Club
PO Box 10243
Glendale, CA 91209
818-679-0521
glendaledemocrat©aol.com
http://www.glendaledemocrat.com/

Meets 3rd Thursday @ 6:30pm
American Red Cross
1501 South Brand Blvd
Glendale CA 91204

Glendale Democrats will be Tabling at the
Montrose Harvest Market Sundays, 9 am to 2 pm
Call Caro Avanessian at
(818) 956-7103
for more information or to volunteer your time.

Hollywood-Highlands Democratic Club
P.O. Box 931305
Los Angeles, CA 91101
(323) 467-8400
213-291-1854
cesar©theadvocacyworks.com
www.hollywoodhighlands.org

Hubert Humphrey Democratic Club of Cerritos
11245 183rd St, #136
Cerritos, CA 90703
562-405-5482
(562) 712-4072
garychomiak©earthlink.net
www.hhhdemocrats.org

Meets 3rd Monday of each month, 7pm – 9pm
Optional Dinner at 6:00 p.m.
Coco's Restaurant - 11510 South Street, Cerritos

Inglewood Democratic Club
PO Box 2973
Inglewood, CA 90305
323-779-4402
213-718-6414

Iranian-American Democrats of Los Angeles
P.O. Box 3351
Santa Monica, CA 90408
(310) 535-5800
www.iadla.com

Korean American Democratic Committee
PO Box 24696
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(310) 882-8650
310-553-7194
kadc©koreanamericandems.org
http://www.koreanamericandems.org/

Lawndale Democratic Club
4553 W. 156th St.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 679-2877
310-245-0243
simone3955©msn.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lawndalians/
General Meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, 7:00pm
Where: State Farm Insurance, 15335 Hawthorne Blvd. #A, Lawndale, 90260

If you have any questions, contact Wanza Tolliver at 310-241-6304


LAX Area Democratic Club
843 Penn St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 497-3013
(310)615-1940
al_lay©hotmail.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/laxademclub/

We meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the El Segundo Public Library.
111 W. Mariposa Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245
The meeting starts at 7:30 pm.

Long Beach Democratic Club
3709 Cerritos Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562)427-3247
jamesallenjohnson©gmail.com
www.southcodems.org/lbdc/

We meet every 2nd Tuesday, 7 PM
Nino's Restaurant
3853 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach

Long Beach Lambda Democratic Club
PO Box 14454
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562)436-4656
562-537-6863
robertinlb©msn.com
www.lblambdademocratic.org

Malibu Democratic Club
P.O. Box 561
Malibu, CA 90265
310-456-1242
310-468-4278
jtgoodman2©verizon.net

Mark Twain Democratic Club
PO Box 6255
Whittier, CA 90609
562-587-0487
madrshap©aol.com

Meet Last Tuesday of Every Month
6:00PM Dinner, 7:00PM Program
Mimi's Cafe
15436 E. Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90603

Martin Luther King, Jr. Democratic Club
19402 S. Cliveden Ave.
Carson, CA 90746
310-632-1637
310-908-8084
royelovesr©aol.com

Model City Democratic Club of Commerce
5444 E. Pueblo Ct.
Commerce, CA 90040
323-728-1805
dsbagne©hotmail.com
www.commercedemocraticclub.com

Meetings take place on the third Thursday of each month.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Bandini Community Center
4725 Astor Avenue
Commerce, CA 90040

Monterey Park Democratic Club
668 Aztec Way
Monterey Park, CA 91755
626-289-6790
626-575-8839
peterchan©att.net

New Frontier Democratic Club
PO Box 451813
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-978-8298
310-880-3748
cjfowler©att.net
http://www.newfrontierdemocraticclub.org/

Meets Every Third Tuesday
AAVREP Center
2092 W. Jefferson Boulevard at Arlington
Los Angeles 90018
(323) 960-5727
6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.

North Valley Democratic Club
20645 Mayall St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
818-360-1290
sidneygold2000©hotmail.com

Northeast Democratic Club
PO Box 50672
Los Angeles, CA 90050
(323) 255-0501
323-422-9911
brumble©roadrunner.com
http://www.northeastdemocrats.org/

Every third Wednesday of the Month
El Arco Iris, 5684 York Ave
Los Angeles
7:00pm

Pacific Palisades Democratic Club
PO Box 343
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
310-459-5046
310-600-6037
berkes©aol.com
www.palisadesdemclub.org
Club email: info©palisadesdemclub.org

Palos Verdes Peninsula Democratic Club
PO Box 2234
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
(310) 406-8057
310-465-6188
wecanrule©yahoo.com
www.pvpdemocrats.org
Usually meets the 3rd Sunday of the month at the Main Peninsula Library

Philippine American Los Angeles Democrats
4938 Denny Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
818-509-0088
213-309-1577
haru©ironlotus.org

Pomona Valley Democratic Club
290 Heritage Ct.
Pomona, CA 91767
909-620-9239
909-971-8591
mario.suarez©twcable.com

Progressive Democratic Club
1404 W. Cruces St.
Wilmington, CA 90744-1910
310-835-9234
310-835-8008
progdemclub©ca.rr.com

Progressive Democrats of the Santa Monica Mountains
P.O. Box 644
Topanga, CA 90290
310-455-4050
818-226-6100
dorothyreik©pdsmm.org
www.pdsmm.org

Progressive Democrats of Los Angeles
954 Fiske St.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
310-459-8471
310-795-2322
winogradcoach©aol.com

Robert F. Kennedy Democratic Club
PO Box 821
La Mirada, CA 90637
(562) 943-8527
562-237-3482
smith1000©ca.rr.com
www.rfkdemclub.org

Meets Second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
at Carrows Restaurant,
1000 Beach Blvd.
at Imperial, La Habra.
Dinner/Social hour from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

San Fernando Valley Young Democrats
PO Box 7656
Van Nuys, CA 91409
310-985-5684
646-483-9324
elipmen©sfvyd.org
www.sfvyd.org

San Gabriel Valley Democratic Center
PO Box 1461
Covina, CA 91722
626-967-1888
626-840-2329
brad©writepitch.com
www.sgvdems.com

San Gabriel Valley Democratic Women's Club
P.O. Box 70762
Pasadena, CA 91117-7762
626-797-0435
626-433-3355
mlisenberg©email.com

San Pedro Democratic Club
1536 W. 25th St., #214
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 391-9899
dgdavidgreene©yahoo.com
www.sanpedrodems.org

MEETS SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
7:00 pm at the Harry Bridges Institute (ILWU Hall)
350 W. 5th Street, Suite 209
San Pedro, CA

Santa Monica Democratic Club
PO Box 1052
Santa Monica, CA 90406
(310) 266-7315
juliedadsm©aol.com

Sherman Oaks Democratic Club
PO Box 56795
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
818-384-1391
casey.h.robinson©gmail.com

Stonewall Democratic Club of Los Angeles
7985 Santa Monica Blvd., #325
West Hollywood, CA 90046
323-252-2521
john.m.cleary©gmail.com
www.stonewall-dems.org

Torrance Democratic Club
23108 Eriel Ave.
Torrance, CA 90505
310-325-5735
310-370-5492
rickandrea©gmail.com

Meet 2nd Wednesday of every month @ 7p.m.
Torrance Municipal Airport Flight Center
(Located next to control tower.)

Valley Grassroots for Democracy
15848 Lahey St
Granada Hills, CA 91344
818-831-3376
cjones©runchadrun.com
www.valleygrassrootsfordemocracy.com

We meet every month at the Van Nuys State Building Auditorium at 6150 Van Nuys Blvd at Calvert. We work hard to have an interesting program every month. In odd-numbered months we meet on the 3rd Saturday at 10 am. In even-numbered months we meet on the 3rd Thursday at 7 pm.

Valley West Democratic Club
24330 Bessemer St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(805) 888-8718
valleywestdems©gmail.com
http://valleywestdems.googlepages.com/

meetings are generally held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm at Shomrei Torah Synagogue, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills.

West Hollywood Democratic Club
PO Box 691005
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 657-1083
310-617-1073
DDeLuccio©aol.com
www.wehodems.org

West LA Democratic Club
PO Box 8
Venice, CA 90294
310-578-1082
(310) 704-8061
willismgm©earthlink.net
http://westlademclub.org

Westchester Democratic Club
7933 Alverstone Ave. #8
Westchester, CA 90045
(310) 670-4155
310-553-3655
sammickelson©sbcglobal.net
groups.yahoo.com/groups/westchesterdems

Westside Grassroots Democratic Club
2491 Purdue Ave., #213
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 445-3234

Westwood-Westside Democratic Club
PO Box 941544
Los Angeles, CA 90064-1544
(323) 299-3244
nordlingers©aol.com
www.westwoodwestsidedemocraticclub.org

Meets on the third Thursday of the month @ 7:30pm.
Community Room A of the Westside Pavilion,
10800 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles 90064


HEAL THE BAY:
This one has always been a favorite of mine and my mother helped them out a bit in their early days. They still are going strong and are needed as much as ever.



Since 1985, people like you who care about our rivers, beaches and oceans have been a part of Heal the Bay's fight to make Southern California coastal waters and watersheds, including Santa Monica Bay, safe, healthy and clean.

As far back as our first fight to end the dumping of untreated wastewater from the Hyperion Sewage Treatment Plant, we've worked from a base of science to educate the you, the media and government agencies about the causes and effects of pollution on our Bay.

Today, the greatest threats to our coastal waters and watersheds, and to all of us - both human and animal - that rely on the ocean for pleasure, income or sustenance, come from urban and stormwater runoff, plastic pollution, and the ever-increasing stresses to our marine environment from over-fishing and climate change.

To meet these challenges, Heal the Bay continues to partner with you and thousands of your neighbors in southern California through community action programs such as Nothin' But Sand and Coastal Cleanup Day and through advocacy efforts to move municipal, state and Federal government and regulatory agencies to act in our collective interests. We couldn't meet our challenges without the help of local businesses, community leaders, grassroots activists, and our dedicated volunteers and supporters across Los Angeles County and beyond.

Working together, we can protect and save one of our most precious, natural resources – with your help, we can heal the bay.

* Check out our Events and join us for Benefit Partner party, festival, lecture, public hearing or rally near you
* Get a Speakers Bureau talk for your faith-based group, school or club
* Subscribe to blue, our monthly update of eco-tips, local happenings and news you can use

And for those who collect gool art, here is a project set up to help Heal the Bay: (thanks to a reader's email...hope to buy something from them one day!)

BUY THE BAY:

Buy the Bay is a collaborative project that reframes our favorite beach experiences as a line of limited edition products. Each is available to own, and 100% of the proceeds benefit Heal the Bay and the continued efforts to preserve that experience.

To see their collection, click here.


¡LatinoLA!

¡LatinoLA! is a vibrant forum of ideas, opinions, commentaries and creativity that reflects our community's voices, lives and souls.

We celebrate the voice, life and soul of Los Angeles Latinos y Latinas.

Check them out here.

Check out their Calendar of Events.

Join in their Forum.


L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center
Since 1971 the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center has been building the health, advocating for the rights and enriching the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.

The Center's wide array of services includes: free HIV/AIDS care and medications for those most in need; housing, food, clothing and support for homeless LGBT youth; support and advocacy services for LGBT seniors and LGBT-parented families.

The Center also offers low-cost counseling and addiction-recovery services; legal services; health education and HIV prevention programs; transgender services; a cultural arts program and much more.

Sign up for their newsletter

Get help

Find events at the LA Gay and Lesbian Center.


DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA LOS ANGELES:
Here are some local Democracy for America affiliates in the Los Angeles area. These are the true progressive grassroots started by Howard Dean.

Southern California for Democracy
For more info, join here.


San Fernando Valley Grassroots for Democracy

Valley Grassroots for Democracy is one of the largest Democratic Clubs in the San Fernando Valley. We support clean money, healthcare for all, election integrity, fiscal responsibility, and an end to the war in Iraq. And we support candidates who support those ideals. We are committed to win in 2010 while increasing the Democratic majority in the House and Senate.

Join Valley Grassroots for Democracy

Join Our Free Email Announcement List


San Fernando Valley Young Democrats
Founded in 1994, the San Fernando Valley Young Democrats serves as the premiere democratic organization for young professionals in the San Fernando Valley. Through promoting activism in state and local politics, SFVYD advocates for the core principles of the Democratic Party while providing opportunities to meet new people and establish meaningful contacts in the political community.

Get Involved Now!

1. Become a member of SFVYD
2. Attend one of our upcoming events
3. Check out our blog
4. Renew your membership dues!


Democracy For Downtown
Democracy for downtown is non-profit advocacy group dedicated to providing political activists in Los Angeles County the training and guidance they will need to elect fiscally responsible and social progressive candidates to office of any political party. If you are interested in joining, contact: lynnke@earthlink.net or click here.


DRINKING LIBERALLY LOS ANGELES:
For those who like to combine fun and politics, here are a slew of Drinking Liberally chapters in Los Angeles

San Fernando Valley Drinking Liberally
Sherman Oaks, CA
Second and Fourth Wednesday of each month, 7:30 pm
Pineapple Hill Saloon & Grill, 4454 Van Nuys Blvd. (Just North of Moorpark Street in the shopping center)

Los Angeles Drinking Liberally
Santa Monica, CA
Fourth Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm
Trip, 2101 Lincoln Blvd


Americans United for Separation of Church and State
San Fernando Valley Chapter

We come from all 50 states and a wide variety of religious, political and philosophical backgrounds. We are dedicated to preserving the constitutional principle of church-state separation as the only way to ensure religious freedom for all Americans.

P.O. Box 8061 Northridge, California 91327
805-304-9936


PROGRESSIVE JEWISH ALLIANCE (PJA)

The Progressive Jewish Alliance (PJA) was founded in 1999 by Jewish Angelenos seeking to assert an authentic progressive Jewish presence in the campaigns for social justice in Southern California, home to the nation’s second largest city and second largest Jewish community. PJA educates, advocates and organizes on issues of peace, equality, diversity and justice, as a progressive voice in the Jewish community and a Jewish voice in the progressive community. Over the past ten years, PJA has created a new model of Jewish community organizing, and has reinvigorated the progressive Jewish landscape in Los Angeles.

Subscribe to their email list here.

Check out their Los Angeles Working Groups here.

Check out their Los Angeles Events Calendar here.


GREEN BUSINESSES IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA: These are some of the best local businesses around. Taken from the Green America Green Pages

California Clean Money Campaign
www.caclean.org/
Makes politicians accountable to voters instead of big-money donors. Full public financing means elections about ideas, not money.
Phone: (800)566-3780
Fax: (310)481-0819
3916 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 109
Culver City, CA 90230

Burbank Transportation Management Organization
www.btmo.org
A Burbank-based nonprofit dedicated to traffic reduction and clean air through integrated land-use policies and company programming.
Phone: (818)953-7788
Fax: (818)953-7786
3500 W. Olive Ave.
Ste. 725
Burbank, CA 91505

Environmental Solar Design, Inc.
www.environmentalsolardesign.com
Licensed/bonded solar contractor. LA County distributor for "heliocol.com" solar pool heating. Installs, repairs, and replaces hot water systems/tanks/controls, solar electric. Call for free analysis.
Phone: (800)464-6924
Fax: (818)762-2513
11237 Magnolia Blvd.
N. Hollywood, CA 91601-3703

Green Life
www.thegreenlifeco.com
Promises eco-friendly living with the utmost style. "We offer everything you need for your home and body."
Phone: (310)392-4702
Fax: (310)392-4751
2409 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Los Angeles Eco-Village/CRSP
www.LAEcovillage.org
Demonstration urban ecovillage. Overnight stays, tours, presentations, sustainable living training, community loan fund, CRSP, founded 1980, is a nonprofit center for small, ecological, cooperative communities.
Phone: (213)738-1254
Fax: (213)386-8873
117 Bimini Pl. #221
Los Angeles, CA 90004-5900

OmGym
www.omgym.com
Try OmGym Training today! Integrate suspension yoga, bodyweight training, inversion therapy, and core stabilization, with balance and joyful rejuvenation. Revolutionary fitness equipment and eco yoga for all levels.
Phone: (888)99-OMGYM
120 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
#105
Topanga, CA 90290

Gregory Wendt, CFP®, Dir. of Sustainable Investing, Enright Premier Wealth Advisors, Inc. www.gregwendt.com
One of five principals of Enright Premier Wealth Advisors, a well-established registered investment advisory firm with more than $650 million under management. Has more than 18 years of industry experience. Member, First Affirmative Financial Network.
Phone: (800)272-2328 x122
Fax: (310)316-0401
11400 W. Olympic Blvd.
Ste. 200
Los Angeles, CA 90064-1583

Katharine Cook, SVP, Sr. Portfolio Mgr., City National Bank
www.cnb.com
Help clients invest in companies with sustainable business practices, using both quantitative and qualitative investment techniques to ensure competitive performance. Member, First Affirmative Financial Network.
Phone: (310)888-6516
400 N Roxbury Dr.
Ste. 700
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Michael Puls, Arbor Financial Services
www.arborfin.com
A full service, independent, financial planning and wealth management firm. Uses a holistic, values-centered approach to help clients reach their financial goals.
Phone: (626)578-0022
Fax: (626)578-0099
500 E. Cordova St.
Pasadena, CA 91101

Sage Payment Solutions
coop.sagepspartner.com/Company/ContactUs.aspx
Full service credit card processing. "Match or beat your current rates!" Free wireless, landline, or vitural terminals. Free payment gateways and shopping carts for websites. No set up fees!
Phone: (888)710-7243 ext 100
Fax: (800)643-9342
12340 Muir Ct.
Whittier, CA 90601

Avalon Transportation / ECO-LIMO
www.eco-limo.com
Ecological Chauffeured transportation: the premier provider of fuel-efficient, luxury chauffeured, alternately fueled ground transportation in California. Call (888)432-6546.
Phone: 888-4-ECO-LIMO
Fax: (866)269-1882
6160 Bristol Pkwy.
Ste. B
Culver City, CA 90230

Essential Living Foods, Inc.
www.essentiallivingfoods.com
Certified organic conservation-driven importer and distributor focused on making available internationally the highest-quality, ecologically sound, organic commodities from around the globe.
Phone: (310)319-1555
Fax: (310)319-1557
922 Colorado Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401-2717

Organic Gourmet/Scenario International
www.organic-gourmet.com
Gluten free, vegan Soup N Stock concentrates, vegetable, mushroom, or low sodium, really flavorful organic, vegan bouillon cubes, soy-free misos made from oats, ginger, and chili pepper flavor.
Phone: (800)400-7772
Fax: (818)906-7417
14431 Ventura Blvd.
# 192
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Art of Tea
www.artoftea.com
A boutique wholesaler and importer of organic and specialty teas offering handcrafted custom blends and signature fair trade teas.
Phone: (877)268-8327
Fax: (213)389-8328
1009 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Ecoland Inc
www.ecolandinc.com
Provides certified organic cotton underwear for the whole family. Simply and classicly designed. Pure and undyed. Recycled paper/soy-based inks for packaging. Sweat-shop free.
Phone: (714)523-8860
Fax: (714)523-8850
6131 Orangethorpe Ave.
Ste. 105
Buena Park, CA 90620

NatureUSA
www.natureusa.net
Offers the consumer a choice to buy comfortable and stylish clothes made with organic cotton and eco-friendly manufacturing. Made in USA.
Phone: (310)667-9030
Fax: (310)667-9039
3097 E. Ana St.
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221

Native Organic www.nativeorganic.com
A family-owned manufacturer of textiles, bed, bath, and kitchen linens made exclusively of U.S. Certified Organic Cotton specializing in private label and wholesale business.
Phone: (800)766-7454
Fax: (310)615-0713
180 Standard St.
El Segundo, CA 90245-3832

Sage Creek Organics
www.sagecreekorganics.com
100% certified organic cotton baby clothes and toddler apparel, crib sheets, bodysuits, blankets, and more, designed in stylish and fun prints and colors. Soft and gentle for baby's tender skin.
Phone: (877)513-2183
Fax: (818)344-3288
18321 Ventura Blvd.
Ste. 660
Tarzana, CA 91356

Ecover Inc.
www.ecover.com
Providing alternative solutions to conventional cleaning products, using safe ingredients, with no compromise on quality or the environment. Celebrating twenty-five years of working for customers and the environment.
Phone: (800)449-4925
Fax: (562)595-8107
2760 E. Spring St. Ste. 220
Long Beach, CA 90806

Design Forward LLC
www.designforward.net
California-based design firm promoting the use of straw bale construction, sustainable design, green building, renewable energy, and recycled materials.
Phone: (626)796-2566
Fax: (626)389-6244
30 N. Raymond Ave.
Ste. 804
Pasadena, CA 91103-4473

Environment Furniture, Inc
www.environment-furniture.com
Our mission is to produce beautiful, lasting furniture while working towards a safe and healthy planet with a focus on innovative design with eco-friendly resources.
Phone: (323)935-1330
8126 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048-4508

Discover Flooring
discoverflooring.com
We offer residential and commercial flooring. Sisal, jute, seagrass and 100% biodegradable carpets. Bamboo floors, cork, hardwood floors. Milk Paint products, pure tung oil and more!
Phone: (323)436-6298
Fax: (323)436-7474
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1149 N. La Brea Ave.
West Hollywood, CA 90038

Contempo Floor Coverings, Inc.
www.contempofloorcoverings.com
"The most complete GREEN flooring provider in Los Angeles." Browse Web site to discover all the amazing flooring possibilities for your next design project.
Phone: (310)837-8110
Fax: (310)837-8880
2460 Overland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064-3334

Urban Woods
www.urbanwoods.net
Makes sustainable furniture from reclaimed wood with water-based, non-toxic stains and low VOC finishes and organic cotton upholstery.
Phone: (818)909-7222
Fax: (818)909-7666
7765 Lemona Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 91405

Ecology By Design
www.ecologybydesign.com
Environmental consulting and design firm specializing in bringing sustainability, health, and harmony to home design. Distributes environmentally sensitive, organic, and toxin-free products, including natural, organic beds and bedding - creator of "Your Color Consciousness."
Phone: (310)470-8055
10721 Ashton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024-5087

Activist Design Studio
www.activistdesign.net
An activist-based, socially responsible, worker-organized company offering Web page design, media, and strategic management services to community businesses and to the activist community.
Phone: (888)635-3307
The Peace Center/Action LA
8142 W. 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Clean Agency
www.cleanagency.com
An award-winning, full service advertising and PR firm. Specializes in the natural, organic, and sustainable business sector. (And companies working toward getting there.) "Our depth of experience with long-term clients in this category helps you get results that much quicker. Please see our capabilities and case studies at www.cleanagency.com."
Phone: (323)255-9178
Fax: (323)255-9181
99 Pasadena Ave.
Ste. 8
South Pasadena, CA 91030

Britannia Press, Inc
www.britanniapress.com
Full-service, eco-friendly green printing. High quality color brochures, catalogs, flyers, posters, postcards, inserts, recycled paper, soy/vegetable inks.
Phone: (310)839-3828
Fax: (310)558-1324
3652 Eastham Dr.
Culver City, CA 90232

Indie Printing Inc.
www.indieprinting.com
Eco-conscious print products for the independent mind on the independent budget! Same or next-day turnarounds available. Visit online or stop by our Los Angeles location Monday--Friday.
Phone: (213)745-6395
Fax: (213)745-6336
162 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Nori's Eco Salon
www.norisecosalon.com
LA's "first green full-service" hair salon and spa that uses nontoxic hair colors and products in an environmentally friendly salon space.
Phone: (818)995-6571
15826 Ventura Blvd.
Ste. 224
Encino, CA 91436

UsedCardboardBoxes.com
www.UsedCardboardBoxes.com
"The cheapest, easiest, and most Earth-friendly way to get boxes for moving, shipping, packing, and storage."
Phone: (888)BOXES-88
Fax: (323)724-2500
4032 Wilshire Blvd
Ste. 402
Los Angeles, CA 90010


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