Molly Connelly

Nov 6, 2024 | localnewsmatters.org | Molly Connelly

AT THE ACALANES HIGH SCHOOL polling location in Lafayette, seniors ruled the day — whether they were casting a vote for the first time or the 50th, older citizens and high school seniors alike turned out in droves. Across the Bay Area, first-time voters cast their ballots for president, local elected officials, statewide ballot measures, propositions, and other items on the ballot for the Nov. 5 General Election.

Oct 7, 2024 | localnewsmatters.org | Molly Connelly |Ray Germain

With the November election looming and her term ending, state Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, will appear at a public forum Monday for a conversation about her 14 years in the California Assembly and Senate. The conversation, titled “A Candid Conversation,” will be held at the Berkeley Hillside Club at 2286 Cedar St. at 7:30 p.m. and will be led by realtor and club member Arlene Baxter to address the challenges of legislating and the importance of being civically engaged.