Friday, Apr. 18

Press Conferences

11:00 a.m.
Democratic leaders, including Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, discuss educational budget cuts.
Location: Independence High School, 1776 Educational Park Drive, San Jose
Contact: Sailaja Rajappan, 916-651-4013

3:00 p.m.
Sen. Leland Yee and local library officials introduce a new campaign to increase public awareness in the library system.
Location: Senator Yee's District Office, 455 Golden Gate Ave., Suite 14200, San Francisco
Contact: Adam J. Keigwin, 916-651-4008

Meetings/Special Events

8:25 a.m.
Schools chief Jack O'Connell speaks to the San Luis Obispo County P-16 Council and Early Childhood Education Task Force to help roll out its "Early Learning for All" program.
Location; Cuesta Community College, student union, room 5401, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo
Contact: Ioannis Kazanis, 916-319-0818

8:30 a.m.
Governors from across the United States meet to discuss climate change issues at Yale University. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will deliver a public keynote address.
Location: Yale University, New Haven, Conn.
Contact: Vanessa Friedman, 212-751-3342

9:00 a.m.
The Department of General Services and the Board of Equalization presents the BOE Small Business Fair. (Continued)
Location: Riverside
Contact: More info TBA

10:30 a.m.
Researchers from University of California campuses and the Universities of Washington and Nebraska hold a seminar, "Connecting the Dots and Closing the Gap," giving 10 research points on closing the achievement gap in public schools.
Location: Studio Theater, Mondavi Center, UC Davis campus
Contact: Claudia Morain, 530-752-9841

11:00 a.m.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger delivers the keynote address at the 2008 Conference of Governors on Climate Change at Yale University.
Location: Corporation Room, Yale University, 140 Prospect St., New Haven, Conn.
Contact: Aaron McLear, 916-445-4571

12:00 p.m.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will meet with Quebec Premier Jean Charest to discuss climate change.
Location: Woolsey Hall Auditorium, Yale University, 140 Prospect St., New Haven, Conn.
Contact: Aaron McLear, 916-445-4571

1:30 p.m.
The authors of Millennial Makeover: MySpace, YouTube, and the Future of American Politics hold a presentation to discuss technology and the future of American politics.
Location: CSAC conference center, 1020 11th St., Sacramento
Contact: 916-653-7843

4:00 p.m.
Assembly member Pedro Nava joins Ventura education stakeholders to rally against proposed educational budget cuts.
Location: Buena High School, quad, 5670 Telegraph Road, Ventura
Contact: John Mann, 805-483-9808

12:00 a.m.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg appear on the Charlie Rose program.
Watch: Local PBS station

Fundraisers

11:30 a.m.
Tom Berryhill, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Tom Berryhill for Assembly 2008
Location: Saddle Creek Resort Golf Course, 1001 Saddle Creek Dr., Copperopolis
Cost: $500-$1,800

Saturday, Apr. 19

MEETING: 10:00 a.m.
The New America Foundation and the Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable present a discussion on whether instant runoff voting benefits minority voters.
Location: Lucy Florence Coffee House, Leimert Park, 3351 W. 43rd St., Los Angeles
Contact: Claudie Bustamante, 916-448-5189

SPECIAL EVENT: 10:00 a.m.
Candidate for Congress Jerry McNerney holds a districtwide "Day of Action," walking precincts to discuss progress and future goals.
Locations: various, stops in Dublin, Stockton, Tracy and Morgan Hill
Contact: 925-833-0643

SPECIAL EVENT: 2:00 p.m.
The Westchester Democratic Club and Loyola Marymount University hold a candidates forum for the 25th Senate District race.
Location: McIntosh Center, 3900 University Hall, Loyola Maymount campus, Westchester
Contact: Robert Shurtz, 310-494-0477

FUNDRAISER: 8:00 a.m.
Dave Cogdill, candidate, Senate
Sponsored by: Taxpayers for Dave Cogdill 2010
Location: Greenhorn Creek Golf Course, 711 McCauley Ranch Rd., Angels Camp
Cost: $500-$1,800

FUNDRAISER: 12:00 p.m.
Noreen Evans, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Friends of Noreen Evans for Assembly 2008
Location: Private bus trip to Napa Valley - picnic and wine tasting
Cost: $1,000