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22 Aug

ALERT: Due to system maintenance, myCalPERS will be unavailable from 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 23 until 6:00 a.m. on Monday, August 25.

Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve our services.

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22 Aug

Don't get left out of this year's Member-at-Large election, which will decide who represents your interests on the CalPERS Board of Administration.

Keep an eye out for communications from us on when to vote, how to vote, and key deadlines.

More here: http://www.calpers.ca.gov/boardelections

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