# Valley Water Names New CEO | California News

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Podcast: [California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473)
Published: 2026-09-13T15:52:07+00:00
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Valley Water names Aaron Baker as its next CEO, set to take the helm January 4, 2027, after 25 years with the agency. He’ll work alongside interim CEO Melanie Richardson to stabilize operations following the controversial exit of former CEO Rick Callender, who stepped down amid harassment allegations and a contentious severance package. Baker’s priorities: restoring employee pride, ensuring public trust, safeguarding water reliability, advancing critical infrastructure like the $2B Anderson Dam retrofit, and preparing for climate change—all while staying on budget and fostering a culture where every team member feels valued and empowered. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://sanjosespotlight.com/?p=239599 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4ecb3ab7b0e62733 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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