Political events in the Bay Area
Rallies, protests and town hall events are a part of political life in the Bay Area. Here’s a roundup of what’s happening in the next few weeks.
SUNDAY
Empty chair town hall: Hosted by anti-Trump groups in the Bay Area to discuss concerns with Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who will not be attending. Statements will be sent to Feinstein’s office. The town hall is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Elmhurst Community Prep, 1800 98th Ave., Oakland. Tickets are available online.
New women activist brunch: Meet and greet for women and members of women’s organizations working to elect progressive, pro-abortion-rights women to office. Hosted by Democratic Activists for Women Now, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2302 Zanker Road, San Jose. Anti-Trump planning meeting: Activists organizing to resist the Trump administration will hold a general meeting from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Finnish Hall, 1970 Chestnut St., Berkeley.
TUESDAY
San Francisco Board of Supervisors meeting: Residents are planning to attend the meeting to speak out against a Muslim registry and calling for the board to pass an ordinance divesting city funds from the Dakota Access Pipeline. The meeting is from 2 to 4 p.m. at San Francisco City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place.
WEDNESDAY
Action meeting: Hosted by San Francisco “Berniecrats,” featuring a guest speech by Supervisor Jane Kim, to discuss how the grassroots organization can “fight for issues they care about.” The event is from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. at the San Francisco Public Library Park Branch, 1833 Page St.
MARCH 5
Volunteer workshop: Hosted by Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, on how to shape the 2018 election, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Crowne Plaza Cabana, 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. RSVP: (650) 328-3700.
MARCH 8
“Day Without Women” strike: The organizers behind the Women’s March on Washington are calling for a general strike to show what a day without women would look like.
MARCH 10
Standing Rock march: A march and rally calling for President Trump to meet with tribal leaders before continuing work on the Dakota Access Pipeline. The event is from 5 to 9 p.m. outside the San Francisco Federal Building, 90 Seventh St. To list an event, email Sarah Ravani at sravani@sfchronicle.com.