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Thursday, Mar. 27

Published: Thursday, Mar. 20, 2008

The Governor

10:00 a.m.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, joined by Southern California Edison and ProLogis officials and Public Utilities Commission President Michael Peevey, highlights a proposed solar energy project.
Location: ProLogis Warehouse, 13230 San Bernardino Ave., Fontana
Contact: Aaron McLear, 916-445-4571

Press Conferences

9:00 a.m.
U.S. Rep. Dan Lungren of the 3rd Congressional District kicks off his re-election campaign.
Location: Folsom Point at Folsom Lake
Contact: Stacey McKinley, 916-605-9652

1:30 p.m.
Assembly Democratic leadership, including Speaker Fabian Núñez and Speaker-Elect Karen Bass, hold a media availabilty during their policy summit to detail the results of their budget discussions.
Location: In front of the Kiwanis House, UC Davis Medical Center Campus, 2875 50th St., Sacramento
Contact: Richard Stapler, 916-319-2408

Meetings/Special Events

(all day)
The League of California Cities holds a three-day city planners institute and mini-expo in La Jolla.
Location: Convention Center, 1300 J St., Sacramento
Contact: 916-658-8200

9:00 a.m.
The Little Hoover Commission conducts a hearing on California's water boards.
Location: Room 437, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Stuart Drown, 916-445-2125

9:00 a.m.
The Air Resources Board holds a general meeting.
Location: 1001 I St., Byron Sher Auditorium, Sacramento
Contact: Lori Andereoni, 916-322-5594

10:00 a.m.
Los Angeles-area labor leaders announce the formation of the CLEAN Carwash Campaign, a coalition that draws attention to carwash owners "operating under the radar" of labor, health and safety and environmental laws.
Location: Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, 2130 James M. Wood Blvd., Los Angles
Contact: Paul Lee, 818-519-1361

12:00 p.m.
Pollsters Mark Baldassare and Jennifer Paluch present the results of the PPIC's latest poll, on issues surrounding eminent domain, immigration, presidents, the budget.
Location: CASC Conference Center, 1020 11th St., Sacramento
Contact: 916-653-7843

12:00 p.m.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein delivers a "Washington Report" speech at a National Leaders luncheon held by the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce.
Location: Long Beach Hilton, 702 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach
Contact: Scott Gerber, 202-224-9629

1:30 p.m.
Groups representing schools, art communities, religious affiliations and more hold a panel design event for the International Darfur Project. The groups will design panels that will eventually be on display as a "tent city," to bring awareness to the crisis in Darfur. Assemblyman Roger Niello attends.
Location: Pasadena Elementary School, 4330 Pasadena Ave., Sacramento
Contact: Ian Lobel, 916-806-2617

2:30 p.m.
The UC Board of Regents convenes via teleconference to select and appoint a new system-wide president.
Location: UC San Francisco/Mission Bay campus community center, 1675 Owens St., San Francisco
Contact: 510-987-9200

6:00 p.m.
The Sacramento Press Club hosts a book signing by Lou Cannon, author of "Reagan's Disciple: George W. Bush's Troubled Quest for a Presidential Legacy."
Location: Gallagher's, 1201 K St., Sacramento
Contact: E-mail

6:00 p.m.
Assemblyman Ted Gaines concludes his series of town hall meetings in his district.
Location: Catheryn Gates Elementary, multi-purpose room, 1051 Trehowell Dr., Roseville
Contact: 916-774-4430

Fundraisers

8:00 a.m.
Hannah-Beth Jackson, candidate, Senate
Sponsored by: Hannah-Beth Jackson for Senate
Location: Ambrosia Cafe, 1100 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000-$3,600

5:30 p.m.
Jose Solorio, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Solorio for Assembly
Location: Original Mike's Restaurant, 100 S. Main St., Santa Ana
Cost: $50-$3,600

5:30 p.m.
Laurette Healy, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Laurette Healy for State Assembly
Location: LaBou Cafe, 11th and L Sts., Sacramento
Cost: $500-$3,600

5:30 p.m.
Doris Matsui, candidate, U.S. Congress
Sponsored by: Matsui for Congress
Location: The Sutter Club, 1220 9th St., Sacramento
Cost: $200-$5,000

The Legislature

Upon call of the chair
The Assembly Rules committee meets. Assemblyman Ted Lieu, chair
Location: Room 3162, state Capitol, Sacramento

9:30 a.m. (or upon adjournment of session)
The Budget and Fiscal Review Committee meets for the LAO presentation on state and local fiscal relationships, more. Sen. Denise Moreno Ducheny, chair.
Location: Room 4203, state Capitol, Sacramento

9:30 a.m. (or upon adjournment of session)
The Senate Health Committee meets for an informational hearing on consumer protection under the California Department of Managed Health Care. Sen. Sheila Kuehl, chair.
Location: Room 112, state Capitol, Sacramento

2:00 p.m.
The Joint Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture meets for an informational hearing on salmonid decline in California. Sen. Pat Wiggins, chair.
Location: Room 113, state Capitol, Sacramento

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