Press Conferences
9:15 a.m.
Education officials and the California Federation of Teachers discuss alternatives to state budget cuts and give an update on the effects budgets cuts would have on California schools.
Location: Marriott Oakland City Center, Room 201, 1001 Broadway, Oakland
Contact: Steve Hopcraft, 916-457-5546
Meetings/Special Events
8:00 a.m.
The Log Cabin Republicans hold their national convention in San Diego. Day two highlights include a education session and a foreign policy session.
Location: Town & Country Resort & Convention Center, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego
Contact: 202-347-5306
8:30 a.m.
The California Center for Environmental Law and Policy (CCELP) holds the second day of a two-day conference, "California and the Future of Environmental Law and Policy." Highlights include speaker Dr. Steven Chu, director of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and panel discussions on water use and transportation issues.
Location: Boalt Hall, UC Berkeley campus
Contact: Svetlana Dubenko, 510-642-0460
10:00 a.m.
The California Air Resources Board holds a meeting on oil and gas refining.
Location: 1001 I St., Byron Sher Auditorium, Sacramento
Contact: Jim Nyarady, 916-322-8273
11:30 a.m.
Several experts speak at a seminar on homeless youth and law enforcement, presented by the California Research Bureau and the Wellness Foundation.
Location: Library and Courts Building, 914 Capitol Mall, Sacramento
Contact: 916-653-7843
Fundraisers
TBA
Don Perata/California Democratic Party
Sponsored by: CDP Non Federal Account
Location: 2008 Pro Tem Cup @ Four Seasons Resort Aviara, San Diego (day 1)
Cost: $10,000
1:00 p.m.
Anthony Portantino, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Friends of Anthony Portantino 2008
Location: VIP Day at the races, Santa Anita Park, 285 West Huntington Dr., Arcadia
Cost: $250
5:00 p.m.
Dan Lungren, candidate, U.S. Congress
Sponsored by: www.danlungren.com
Location: Reception with Vice President Dick Cheney, Lucchetti Ranch, 9300 Dillard Road, Wilton
Cost: $2,300-$5,000
The Legislature
9:00 a.m.
The Assembly Select Committee on Youth Violence Prevention meets for an informational hearing on developing youth leadership: a key to building safer communities. Assemblymember Anna Caballero, chair.
Location: San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin St., San Francisco
Saturday, Apr. 12
SPECIAL EVENT: 8:30 a.m.
The Log Cabin Republicans hold their national convention in San Diego. Day three highlights include an HIV/AIDS policy update and the national dinner and Liberty Education Forum silent auction.
Location: Town & Country Resort & Convention Center, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego
Contact: 202-347-5306
MEETING: 8:30 a.m.
Dr. Francisco Reveles speaks at the annual Multicultural Education Conference in Sacramento.
Location: University Union, CSU Sacramento, 6000 J St., Sacramento
Contact: e-mail
MEETING: 10:00 a.m.
Assemblymember Jared Huffman and the California Department of Real Estate hold a foreclosure prevention workshop in Rohnert Park.
Location: Rancho Cotate High School, 5450 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park
Contact: Jenny Callaway, 415-479-4920
PRESS CONFERENCE: 11:00 a.m.
Sen. Carole Migden and Assemblymember Jared Huffman hold a press conference to accelerate grass-roots efforts to stop aerial spraying in 10 bay area counties.
Location: San Rafael City Plaza, Fourth & Court Sts., San Rafael
Contact: Tracy Fairchild, 916-651-4003
FUNDRAISER: 3:00 p.m.
David Sander, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Taxpayers for David Sander
Location: Wine tasting at Los Lagos estate (formerly owned by actor Eddie Murphy), Folsom
Cost: $250
Contact: Tab Berg, 916-492-2100
FUNDRAISER: 7:00 p.m.
Dave Cox, candidate, Senate
Sponsored by: Taxpayers for Dave Cox
Location: Sacramento Kings vs. New Orleans Hornets, Arco Arena, 1 Sports Pkwy., Sacramento
Cost: $1,500
Sunday, Apr. 13
11:00 a.m.
SPECIAL EVENT: The Log Cabin Republicans hold their national convention in San Diego. The final highlights include a California Caucus meeting.
Location: Town & Country Resort & Convention Center, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego
Contact: 202-347-5306
