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State Senate forum on Sunday
The three candidates vying for the State Senate seat now representing Pleasanton are set to introduce themselves and their platforms to voters ahead of the March 5 primary in an online forum hosted by Livermore Indivisible this weekend.
After redistricting, Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and Sunol will be represented by the same state senator as communities further east in the San Joaquin Valley including Tracy, Manteca and Stockton – as part of the new District 5.
With incumbent Susan Eggman (D-Stockton) terming out this year, the race is wide open and three candidates are on the ballot in the rapidly approaching March 5 primary election: former congressmember and Democrat Jerry McNerney, businessman and Republican Jim Shoemaker, and Democratic Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua.
The virtual forum is set for this Sunday (Jan. 21) at 1:30 p.m., moderated by Livermore Indivisible. Learn more at livermoreindivisible.org.
‘Making Metaphors’
The Tri-Valley Writers Chapter of the California Writers Club is gearing up for its speaker series next month featuring novelist Michelle “M.M.” Chouinard.
During her presentation “Making Metaphors and Other Stylish Moves”, Chouinard — who is best known for her Detective Jo Fournier thrillers — “will share insights into the publishing business and the importance of persistence,” according to club members.
The talk will take place during the group’s monthly meeting on Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. in Room 2470 at Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Drive in Livermore. For tickets or more information, visit trivalleywriters.org.
Ava promotion
Ava Community Energy, the region’s community choice energy agency, announced this week the promotion of vice president of marketing and account services Annie Henderson to the newly created role of chief customer officer.
Ava officials cited Henderson’s “deep industry acumen and holistic expertise” while noting that her appointment “signifies Ava’s ongoing focus on improving the customer experience as it delivers clean, affordable power to residents throughout Alameda and San Joaquin counties.” The new position oversees the local development and programs, account services and marketing teams.
“As employee No. 4 at East Bay Community Energy, now Ava Community Energy, Annie has an unparalleled understanding of our mission and our constituents’ needs,” CEO Nick Chaset said. “She exemplifies trustworthy and actionable leadership in the clean energy sector and in the communities we serve.”
