FULLERTON — Sen. Josh Newman addresses members of the Boys and Girls Club of Fullerton, discusses his “time as a senator, and why being civically engaged is important to the vitality of democracy/the community.” 4 p.m., Address not listed. Contact: Brian Wheatley, brian.wheatley@sen.ca.gov. “This is a private event.” On Saturday, Newman attends “Second Annual Children’s Day […]

LAGUNA HILLS — Anne Dunsmore, “chief spokesperson, strategist and fundraiser” for Rescue California, addresses members of Saddleback Valley Republican Women Federated, discusses “campaign to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom;” $55, includes dinner. 5:30 p.m., The Hills Hotel, 25205 La Paz Rd. Contact: Brenda Cooper 949 859 5607.

CUPERTINO — Democratic AD 26 candidate Tara Sreekrishnan addresses monthly meeting of the NAACP San Jose Branch, discusses campaign, etc. 6 p.m., Cupertino Library, 10800 Torre Ave., Rm. 201B. Contact: jethroe@sanjosesiliconvalleynaacp.com. Also available via Zoom, Register here.

SAN FRANCISCO — Janelle Kellman, Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, addresses event sponsored by Manny’s, discusses her campaign and the state’s “most pressing issues,” including “California waterways, our cherished local salmon and their survival;” part of SF Climate Week. 5:30 p.m., 3092 16th St., Tickets here. Contact: manny@welcometomannys.com. Also listed: Tucker Malarkey, author of “Stronghold, […]

Perla Hernandez Trumkul, district chief of staff for US Rep. Grace Napolitano, addresses equal pay educational briefing sponsored by the Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, discusses “how to develop policies through a gender equity lens.” Noon, Register here. Contact: info@women.ca.gov.

CARSON — Asm. Mike Gipson addresses members of the University Heights Homeowners Assn., discusses legislation, etc. 7 p.m., My Father’s BBQ, 637 University Dr. Contact: 310 269 7238. Also listed: Charlotte Brimmer, University Heights Homeowners Assn. Preceded by “drinks and refreshments” for members.

SAN FRANCISCO — Natural Resources Secty. Wade Crowfoot addresses “Big Bang” fundraiser sponsored by California Academy of Sciences, discusses “efforts to mobilize diverse communities to fight climate change, halt biodiversity loss, and advocate for a regenerative future in the Golden State;” $3000. 6:30 p.m., 55 Music Concourse Dr., Tickets here. Contact: Kirsten Macintyre, kirsten.macintyre@resources.ca.gov.

BERKELEY — Former US Rep. Jackie Speier addresses 2024 Barbara Boxer Lecture Series sponsored by the Institute for Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley and The Bancroft Library, discusses “her life, her resilience, and how it all shapes her work.” 4 p.m., UC Berkeley, Banatao Auditorium, 2594 Hearst Ave., Rm. 310., RSVP here. Contact: Ezra Bristow, […]

Former US Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman, in conversation with Consul General of Canada Rana Sarkar, addresses luncheon hosted by California Chamber of Commerce, discusses “the importance of the Canada-US relationship and the critical role California plays in driving economic prosperity on both sides of the border.” Noon, 1215 K Street, 14th Floor. Contact: intlevents@calchamber.com. Also […]

Jeremia Kimelman and John Osborn D’Agostino with Calmatters address “Data for Lunch” series sponsored by the California Water Data Consortium, discuss “how CalMatters pooled water data from across the state to visualize the wet and dry seasons” which resulted in an online dashboard that shows “how the state is doing when it comes to water […]