Press Conferences
9:00 a.m.
Representatives of Votersinjuredatwork.org hold a news conference to discuss new legislation, SB 1717, that would restore some compensation funds to permanently disabled workers.
Location: Room 3191, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Steve Hopcraft, 916-457-5546
10:00 a.m.
The California Teachers Association holds a press conference in Bakersfield to discuss the proposed educational budget cuts as part of their statewide 'Cuts Hurt' bus tour.
Location: District office of Assembly member Jean Fuller, 4900 California Ave., Bakersfield
Contact: Mike Myslinski, 408-921-5769
10:30 a.m.
The AARP and League of Women Voters holds a press conference to condemn new 'Yes on Prop. 98' radio ads they claim to be deceptive.
Location: AARP state headquarters, 200 S. Los Robles Ave., Ste. 400, Pasadena
Contact: Kathy Fairbanks, 916-443-0872
1:00 p.m.
Schools chief Jack O'Connell participates in a news conference with BOE member Betty Yee to discuss a new literacy program called 'Financial Football.'
Location: Hiram Johnson High School, 6879 14th Ave., Sacramento
Contact: Tina Jung, 916-319-0818
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
8:00 am.
The Department of Motor Vehicles opens a new field office in Fairfield.
Location: 160 Serrano Dr., Fairfield
Contact: Carol Rohde, 916-657-6437
11:00 a.m.
Schools chief Jack O'Connell gives a speech at the California Summit on Financial Literacy.
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sacramento
Contact: Tina Jung, 916-319-0818
11:30 a.m.
Fred Krupp, chairman of the Environmental Defense Fund, speaks to the Commonwealth Club of California about his new book, Earth: The Sequel.
Location: The Commonwealth Club, blue room, 595 Market St., San Francisco
Contact: Riki Rafner, 415-597-6705
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
5:00 p.m.
Flashreport and The Lincoln Club of Orange County present a meeting and book signing with Dan Weintraub, columnist and author of "Party of One."
Location: Inland Group office, 3501 Jamboree Rd., South Tower, Ste. 606, Newport Beach
Contact: e-mail
6:30 p.m.
The Sunrise Area Republicans and the People's Advocate PAC present a debate between 4th District Congressional candidates Doug Ose, Tom McClintock and Ted Terbolizard.
Location: Orangevale Community Center, 6826 Hazel Ave., Orangevale
7:00 p.m.
The Alameda County GOP holds a debate for republican candidates in the 15th Assembly district. Participating candidates include Judy Lloyd, Scott Kamena, Robert Rao, and Abram Wilson.
The debate will be moderated by Assembly member Guy Houston.
Location: Veterans Memorial building, 301 Main St., Pleasanton
Contact: 510-638-3414
Fundraisers
8:00 a.m.
John Laird, candidate, Senate
Sponsored by: Friends of John Laird
Location: The Sutter Club, 1220 9th St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000
3:00 p.m.
Emily Reilly, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Emily Reilly for Assembly
Location: La Bou Cafe, 11th and L Sts., Sacramento
Cost: $500
5:00 p.m.
Ted Gaines, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Gaines for Assembly 2008
Location: Timber Creek Lodge, Sun City, Roseville
Cost: $500
5:30 p.m.
Dave Cogdill, candidate, Senate
Sponsored by: Taxpayers for Dave Cogdill, 2010
Location: The Firehouse, 1112 2nd St., Old Sacramento
Cost: $1,650
5:00 p.m.
Joe Nation, candidate, Senate
Sponsored by: Joe Nation for State Senate
Location: Chops, 1117 11th St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000
6:00 p.m.
Asian Pacific American Leadership Project
Sponsored by: APA Leadership Project
Location: KP Pubic Affairs, 1201 K St., Ste 800, Sacramento
Cost: $500
