Thursday, Apr. 3

Press Conferences

10:00 a.m.
CalPIRG releases the findings of a nationwide survey of student attitudes towards credit card marketing strategies.
Location: Steps of Mrak Hall, UC Davis campus
Contact: Margaret Howe, 530-752-3205

10:30 a.m.
Assembly Republicans, including Mike Villines, introduce legislation for education reform.
Location: Room 127, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Jennifer McDaniel, 916-319-2029

11:00 a.m.
High school students hold a press conference to question lawmakers about health care issues as part of an all-day Student Legislative Summit at the Capitol.
Location: Room 1190, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: 916-278-6906

Meetings/Special Events

7:45 a.m.
Sen. Dave Cogdill, Attorney General Jerry Brown and others 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

9:00 a.m.
The California Air Resources Board holds a work group meeting on AB 32 economic analysis.
Location: 1001 I St., Sierra room, Sacramento
Contact: Matthew Zaragoza, 916-322-7648

10:30 a.m.
Students and faculty at CSU Bakersfield hold a "budget fight back" meeting.
Location: Icardo Center gym, CSU Bakersfield
Contact: Lisa Cohen, 310-395-2544

1:30 p.m.
The California Air Resources Board holds a work group meeting on AB 32 program design.
Location: 1001 I St., Sierra room, Sacramento
Contact: Matthew Zaragoza, 916-322-7648

4:30 p.m.
Current and former legislators who have held the 8th Assembly District seat gather to support Christopher Cabaldon in his election bid for the same position.
Location: 1001 Park Lane, Suisun City
Contact: Robbie Abelon, 707-373-1143

7:00 p.m.
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton attends a "Hillary Live" fundraising event.
Location: Wilshire Theater Beverly Hills, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills
Contact: 703-875-1271

(all day)
The League of California Cities holds a public committee meeting and legal advocacy meeting in Ontario.
Location: Convention Center, Ontario
Contact: 916-658-8200

Fundraisers

7:30 a.m.
Hillary Clinton, candidate, president
Sponsored by: Hillary Clinton for President
Location: The Merchants Exchange Building, 465 California St., San Francisco
Cost: $250-$2,300

12:00 p.m.
Wilma Chan, candidate, Senate
Sponsored by: Chan for Senate 2008
Location: Smith Gallery, 1020 11th St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000

6:30 p.m.
Paul Krekorian, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Committee to Re-elect Paul Krekorian
Location: Sacramento Kings vs. L.A. Clippers, Arco Arena, 1 Sports Pkwy., Sacramento
Cost: $2,500-$3,300

The Legislature

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

1:00 p.m. (or upon adjournment of session)
The Assembly Select Committee on Rail Transportation meets for an informational hearing on an overview of rail transportation in California. Assemblyman Mike Davis, chair.
Location: Room 447, state Capitol, Sacramento

The meeting of the Senate Appropriations Committee has been postponed until Monday, Apr. 7