Wednesday, Apr. 16

Press Conferences

12:30 p.m. Sen. Carole Migden and several Assembly members, including Mark Leno and Sandre Swanson, hold a press conference to call for a ban on aerial pesticide spraying for the light brown Apple Moth.
Location: State Capitol fish pond, east lawn, Sacramento
Contact: Paul Schramski, 916-216-1082

1:00 p.m.
Assemblyman Todd Spitzer and others hold a press conference directly following the Crime Victims United march on the Capitol to introduce Marsy's Law, a bill that would provide a comprehensive crime victims' bill of rights in California.
Location: State Capitol, west steps, Sacramento
Contact: Laura Power, 916-448-5802

Meetings/Special Events

7:30 a.m.
Marchers and protesters hold an all-day event in Los Angeles to call attention to Wal-Mart's employment practices. Participants include members of the Screen Actors' Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
Location: Begins at Vermont Square United Methodist Church, 4410 S. Budlong Ave., Los Angeles
Contact: Mary Gutierrez, 213-276-3384

8:00 a.m.
The California Disabled Veterans Business Alliance presents "Keeping the Promise 2008," their spring exposition. Today's highlights include the expo hall event and lunch with Tommy LaSorda.
Location: Hyatt Regency, 17900 Jamboree Rd., Irvine
Contact: Here

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 League of California Cities holds the first of two legislative action days in Sacramento. Today's highlights include a general session and meetings with legislators.
Location: Convention Center, Sacramento
Contact: 916-658-8200

10:30 a.m.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger participates in the Bay Area Council’s 36th annual Outlook Conference, which brings together Bay Area business leaders and public officials to examine business, political and economic trends affecting the Bay Area.
Location: USS Hornet Museum ,707 West Hornet Ave., Alameda
Contact: Aaron McLear, 916-445-4571

11:00 a.m.
The Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board holds a public meeting. Agenda items include a state budget update and a legislative update.
Location: City Hall, 915 I St., Sacramento
Contact: 916-324-4695

11:30 a.m.
SMUD and the Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce present a seminar on making green technology work for area businesses.
Location: The Vizcaya, 2019 21st St., Sacramento
Contact: Lori Saldano, 916-446-7883

11:45 a.m.
The California Correctional Peace Officers Association and Crime Victims United hold their 19th annual 'Victims March on the Capitol' to draw awareness to crime victims' issues.
Location: State Capitol, west steps, Sacramento
Contact: Lance Corcoran, 916-799-0586

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

12:30 p.m.
The Alzheimer's Association holds a rally with over 1,000 participants on the state capitol steps to call awareness that 1 million baby-boomers will contract the disease.
Location: State Capitol, north steps, Sacramento
Contact: Jill Center, 650-962-8111

5:00 p.m.
The Consumer Specialty Products Association hosts its California Day Legislative Reception in the Capitol basement rotunda.
Location: State Capitol, basement, Sacramento
Contact: Shelly Sullivan, 916-858-8686

Fundraisers

11:30 a.m.
Stuart Waldman, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Friends of Stuart Waldman
Location: Texas Mexican Restaurant, 1114 8th St., Sacramento
Cost: $500-$3,600

12:00 p.m.
Curt Hagman, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Curt Hagman
Location: Esquire Grill, 1213 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000

1:00 p.m.
Bill Monning, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Friends of Bill Monning
Location: La Bou Cafe, 11th and L Sts., Sacramento
Cost: $500