Press Conferences
9:45 a.m.
Assemblywoman Fiona Ma announces legislation that would require full patient notification when using reusable adipose cannulas during liposuction procedures.
Location: Room 317, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Nick Hardeman, 916-319-2012
10:00 a.m.
Attorney General Jerry Brown announces legal action against the Federal EPA to force the agency to take action against greenhouse gas emissions.
Call-in: 888-228-9795, passcode: 41865683
Contact: Gareth Lacy, 916-324-5500
11:00 a.m.
Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, Sen. Darrell Steinberg and Tom Torlakson, and Speaker-Elect Karen Bass unveil legislation that would enact recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Committee on Autism.
Location: Room 2040, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Jim Evans, 916-651-4006
1:00 p.m.
An advocate for Consumer Watchdog holds a media availability before testifying before the Senate Health Committee about SB 1565, a bill that would provide needy patients access to therapies and drugs derived from stem-cell research.
Location: Room 4203, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: John M. Simpson, 310-392-0522
6:00 p.m.
The Courage Campaign holds a conference call with Secretary of State Debra Bowen to discuss California campaign issues.
RSVP: Here.
Meetings/Special Events
8:00 a.m.
The Capitol Ministries holds a Bible study for members of the Legislature.
Location: Room 125, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Lynne Carey, 916-446-1112
10:00 a.m.
The California Energy Commission holds a regular business meeting.
Location: 1516 9th St., Hearing Room A, Sacramento
Contact: 654-4989
10:00 a.m.
The Department of General Services and the Office of Small Business and DVBE Services departments holds the Caltrans District 7 Procurement Fair.
Location: Caltrans District 7 Main Building, 100 S. Main St. Plaza, Los Angeles
Contact: Here
11:00 a.m.
Controller John Chiang and Assemblymembers hold the first annual financial literacy fair to help Californians improve their financial skills.
Location: North steps, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Hallye Jordan, 916-445-2636
11:00 a.m.
Treasurer Bill Lockyer, Lt. Governor John Garamendi and Assemblyman Mike Villines speak at the meeting of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. A reception follows at 6 p.m.
Location: Marriott Residence Inn, 1501 L St., Sacramento
Contact: Phil Yost, 408-501-7852
12:00 p.m.
Capitol Ministries holds a Bible study for legislative staff with Pastor Ralph Drollinger.
Location: Room 127, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Lynne Carey, 916-446-1112
12:00 p.m.
Water experts give a lunchtime presentation on threats to California's coastal waters.
Location: California Research Bureau, 900 N St., room 340, Sacramento
Contact: 916-653-7843
12:00 p.m.
Sen. Darrell Steinberg speaks at a child abuse prevention luncheon in Davis.
Location: Veteran's Memorial Center, 203 E. 14th St., Davis
Cost: $30
Contact: 530-757-5558
12:00 a.m.
Students and faculty at Cal State Los Angeles hold a "budget fight back" meeting.
Location: Golden Eagle Ballroom, Cal State Los Angeles
Contact: Lisa Cohen, 310-395-2544
12:00 p.m.
Students and faculty at San Jose State hold a "budget fight back" meeting.
Location: Student Union ballroom, San Jose State
Contact: Lisa Cohen, 310-395-2544
1:00 p.m.
The California Air Resources Board holds an AB 118 kickoff workshop.
Location: 1516 9th St., Hearing room A, Sacramento
Contact: Andrew Panson, 916-323-2881
1:00 p.m.
The California Energy Commission and the California Air Resources Board hold a joint public workshop to discuss two new programs established under AB 118, legislation involving clean-air vehicles and air quality improvement. (This meeting occurs directly after the CEC business meeting)
Location: Location: 1516 9th St., Hearing Room A, Sacramento
Contact: 654-4989
7:00 p.m.
Democracy for America Orange County holds its monthly meeting.
Location: Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 S. Coast Dr., Santa Ana
Contact: Susan Kopicki, 949-872-0966
