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Candidate Forum: Acalanes Union High School District, Area 1
October 1, 2026
7:30-8:30 pm
Oak Room, Walnut Creek Library, 1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek, CA
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The League of Women Voters Diablo Valley is hosting this forum, which is preceded by a Walnut Creek School District Candidate Forum, from 6:45-7:25 pm. Both candidate forums are co-sponsored by the Las Trampas Creek Council of PTAs, and the AAUW Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek Branch.

Ogie Strogatz, ogstrogatz@gmail.com

American Association of University Women (AAUW), Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek Branch

Candidate Forum: Walnut Creek School District
October 1, 2026
6:45-7:25 pm
Oak Room, Walnut Creek Library, 1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek, CA
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The League of Women Voters Diablo Valley will host this forum, and immediately afterward the League will host a candidate forum for Acalanes Union High School District Governing Board, Area 1. Both candidate forums are co-sponsored by the Las Trampas Creek Council of PTAs, and the AAUW Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek Branch.

Ogie Strogatz, ogstrogatz@gmail.com

American Association of University Women (AAUW), Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek Branch

Addressing Declining Enrollment Summit
October 1, 2026
10AM - 12PM
Online / Remote
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Tony Thurmond invites district and county leaders, school board members, legislators, and education partners to a statewide summit on one of the defining challenges facing California schools: declining enrollment. As enrollment falls statewide, districts face budget pressures that reach every classroom. This summit will bring together leaders to share how districts are managing the fiscal and programmatic realities of declining enrollment and to preview the Superintendent's proposal to move California from attendance-based (ADA) funding to an enrollment-based model that reflects the students that schools are serving.

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CA Department of Education

'California’s Education Governance Reset' Panel Discussion
October 1, 2026
3 PM - 4:30 PM
Online Event
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California has enacted a major reform to how its TK–12 public education system is governed. Join education and family leaders for a free online conversation about what’s changing, what happens next, and what it means for students, families, educators, and communities.

The California Education Promise Alliance

Livermore School Board Candidate Forum
October 3, 2026
2-4:30PM
Asbury United Methodist Church
4743 East Ave Livermore CA
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A forum for all LVJUSD School Board Candidates centered around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Candidate Forum 3-4pm
Refreshments & Mixer 4-4:30pm

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PFLAG / APAPA/ Tri-Valley for Black Lives

Live Debate: Candidates for CA Superintendent of Public Instruction
October 7, 2026
7:00 to 8:00 pm PT
Remote
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Live virtual debate with two candidates for California Superintendent of Public Instruction; the candidates, Sonja Shaw of the Chino Valley Unified School District and Richard Barrera of the San Diego Unified School District, are both veteran school board presidents with contrasting views on key issues facing California families and teachers.

Ed Source

SRVUSD School Board Candidate Forum
October 8, 2026
7:30 to 9:00 pm
Iron Horse Middle School, 12601 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon CA 94583
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This is a Candidate Forum for the one contested SRVUSD Board of Education Trustee seat, Area 5.

Moderated by League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley, co-sponsored by San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs, and American Association of University Women, Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek Branch

Yes on 3 / Richard Barrera for SPI / Local Candidates Canvass in ALAMEDA
October 10, 2026
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
1528 Broadway, Alameda, CA 94501
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Join us as we hit the streets and talk with voters about the upcoming election. Every conversation makes a difference—sign up, bring your energy, and help us win Yes on 3 and Richard Barrera for Superintendent of Public Instruction!

(650) 697-1400

California Teachers Association

Meet & Greet with School Board Candidate Angela Brady
October 10, 2026
2pm - 4pm
Personal Residence
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Angela Brady is running for the Livermore school board, and we would love for you to meet her! Please use the QR code to RSVP. Light refreshments will be provided. See you there!

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Yes on 3 / Richard Barrera for SPI / Local Candidates Canvass in DUBLIN
October 10, 2026
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Valley Teachers Resource Center
6743 Dublin Blvd 28
Dublin, CA 94568
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Join us as we hit the streets and talk with voters about the upcoming election. Every conversation makes a difference—sign up, bring your energy, and help us win Yes on 3 and Richard Barrera for Superintendent of Public Instruction!

(925) 828-9341

Valley Teachers Resource Center

Yes on 3 / Richard Barrera for SPI / Local Candidates Canvass in RICHMOND
October 10, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Richmond Progressive Alliance
12929 San Pablo Ave
Richmond, CA 94805
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Join us as we hit the streets and talk with voters about the upcoming election. Every conversation makes a difference—sign up, bring your energy, and help us win Yes on 3 and Richard Barrera for Superintendent of Public Instruction!

(510) 412-2260

Richmond Progressive Alliance

Yes on 3 / Richard Barrera for SPI / Local Candidates Canvass in HAYWARD
October 10, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hayward Education Association
93 Jackson St
Hayward, CA 94544
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Join us as we hit the streets and talk with voters about the upcoming election. Every conversation makes a difference—sign up, bring your energy, and help us win Yes on 3 and Richard Barrera for Superintendent of Public Instruction!

(510) 538-1051

Hayward Education Association

Yes on 3 / Richard Barrera for SPI / Local Candidates Canvass in CONCORD (MDEA)
October 10, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mt. Diablo Education Association, 1000 Burnett Ave., Suite 435
Concord, CA 94520
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Join us as we hit the streets and talk with voters about the upcoming election. Every conversation makes a difference—sign up, bring your energy, and help us win Yes on 3 and Richard Barrera for Superintendent of Public Instruction!

Mt. Diablo Education Association

Yes on 3 / Richard Barrera for SPI / Local Candidates Canvass in OAKLAND
October 10, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Oakland Education Association
272 E 12th St
Oakland, CA 94606
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Join us as we hit the streets and talk with voters about the upcoming election. Every conversation makes a difference—sign up, bring your energy, and help us win Yes on 3 and Richard Barrera for Superintendent of Public Instruction!

(510) 763-4020

Oakland Education Association

Sunol School Board Trustee Candidate Forum
October 14, 2026
6-7:30pm
Sunol Glen School, 11601 Main St., Sunol, CA
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Pleasanton Weekly is hosting a series of election forums throughout the Tri-Valley to help voters learn more about local candidates and make informed decisions before casting their ballots. This forum has invited 4 candidates for 2 at-large seats. Community members are invited to attend in person, and a recording of the forum will be available afterward. Voters may also submit questions for consideration in advance through the Pleasanton Weekly website.

Pleasanton Weekly

Sunol Glen Unified School District Governing Board

Yes on 3 / Richard Barrera for SPI / Local Candidates Canvass in CONCORD (MDEA)
October 17, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mt. Diablo Education Association
1000 Burnett Ave suite 435
Concord, CA 94520
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Join us as we hit the streets and talk with voters about the upcoming election. Every conversation makes a difference—sign up, bring your energy, and help us win Yes on 3 and Richard Barrera for Superintendent of Public Instruction!

Mt. Diablo Education Association

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