A-D hosting political forum

Former state Assemblymen Rick Keene and Doug LaMalfa, competing for the state Senatorial District 4 seat held by Sen. Sam Aanestad, square off Thursday night in the first of five political candidates forums broadcast live online by the Appeal-Democrat.

The forum will be held at the Yuba County supervisors chambers in the Government Center, 915 8th St., Marysville. Doors open at 6 p.m.; the candidates take center stage from 6:30- 8 p.m.

The Appeal-Democrat is partnering with the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce, the North Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and KUBA Radio to host the forums leading up to the June 8 primary election. Each of the forums will be livestreamed by the Appeal-Democrat on its Web site, www.appealdemocrat.com. Viewers also will have the opportunity to submit questions to the candidates by logging on to the A-D's live blog.

The forums also can be heard on KUBA Radio AM-1600 or FM 95.5. The forums will all be moderated by Bob Harlan of KUBA Radio and Angel Diaz, NVHCC chairwoman. Audience members can submit questions in a moderated town hall format.

Additional forums featuring candidates for local and state offices are slated for March 25, April 14 and May 6 and 27. The March 25 forum features candidates for Yuba County supervisor.