Press Conferences
1:00 p.m.
Senate Democratic leaders join local teachers from San Diego who have been affected by layoffs to discuss school budget cuts.
Location: Serra High School, 5156 Santo Rd., San Diego
Contact: Andrew LaMar, 916-651-4188
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
8:00 a.m.
The Department of General Services and the Office of Small Business and DVBE Services departments hold a public procurement forum.
Location: PGS Community Center, 6588 Ontario Rd., San Luis Obispo
Contact: E-mail
10:00 a.m.
The California Democratic Party convention begins. Highlights include caucus meetings and a welcome reception with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Location: San Jose Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose
Contact: Here
11:00 a.m.
CalPIRG and Assemblyman Mike Feuer release a report showing that drug company marketing remains unconstrained by voluntary price caps.
Location: Room 126, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Michael Russo, 617-835-1542
11:30 a.m.
U.S. Rep. Doris Matsui speaks at the Sacramento Metro Chamber State of the City conference.
Location: CSU Sacramento Grand Ballroom, 6000 J St., Sacramento
Contact: Lauren Smith, 202-225-7163
12:00 p.m.
The Capital City Black Business Expo begins.
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, 1300 J St., Sacramento
Contact: 916-452-4781
5:30 p.m.
U.S. Rep. Doris Matsui speaks at the California Women Lawyers of Sacramento Reception to honor Judge Emily Vasquez, recipient of the 2008 Rose Bird Memorial Award.
Location: Sterling Hotel ballroom, 1300 H St., Sacramento
Contact: Lauren Smith, 202-225-7163
Fundraisers
4:00 p.m.
Jerry McNerney, candidate, U.S. House
Sponsored by: McNerney for Congress
Location: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren present a reception at the Mariott San Jose Ballroom, 301 S. Market St., San Jose
Cost: $30-$1,000
Saturday, Mar. 29
SPECIAL EVENT: 7:30 a.m.
The California Democratic Party convention continues. Today's highlights include the 2008 Leadership Luncheon with Senate Pro Tem Don Perata and Assembly Leader Fabian Núñez and the 2008 Convention dinner with keynote speaker Phil Donahue.
Location: San Jose Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose
Contact: Here
SPECIAL EVENT: 9:15 a.m.
Labor leaders and members of the community hold a kick-off event for Mark Ridley-Thomas' run for L.A. County Supervisor.
Location: Alliance for a Stronger Community campaign office, 2926 W. Florence Ave., Los Angeles
Contact: Mary Gutierrez, 213-276-3384
SPECIAL EVENT: 10:00 a.m.
Congressional candidate Doug Ose holds a campaign kickoff event at his headquarters in Roseville.
Location: 2030 Douglas Blvd., Ste. 45, Roseville
COntact: Doug Elmets, 916-206-8662
SPECIAL EVENT: 10:00 a.m.
The Capital City Black Business Expo continues.
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, 1300 J St., Sacramento
Contact: 916-452-4781
Sunday, Mar. 30
SPECIAL EVENT: 8:00 a.m.
The California Democratic Party convention concludes. Highlights include a general session and a political reporting workshop. Former president Bill Clinton is scheduled to address the general session.
Location: San Jose Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose
Contact: Here
SPECIAL EVENT: 11:00 a.m.
The Capital City Black Business Expo concludes.
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, 1300 J St., Sacramento
Contact: 916-452-4781
