Press Conferences
10:00 a.m.
A group of carwash workers and the AFL-CIO announce that they have filed an unfair labor practices lawsuit against Vermont Hand Wash in Los Angeles, citing violations in minimum employment standards.
Location: 1666 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles
Contact: Paul Lee, 818-519-1361
11:30 a.m.
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine holds a press conference to discuss the results of their board meeting, including construction funding for major statewide projects.
Location: Luxe Hotel, 11461 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
Contact: Don Gibbons, 415-396-9117
12:00 p.m.
The California Alliance for Arts Education holds a teleconference to discuss how educational budget cuts will impact attempts to return visual and performing arts education to children.
RSVP: Dana Nachbar, 914-833-7093
Meetings/Special Events
8:00 a.m.
The Green Momentum conference opens in Sacramento, focusing on green technology solutions. Today's events include a green innovation index and a networking reception.
Location: Radisson, 500 Leisure Lane, Sacramento
Contact: 209-522-5103
8:00 a.m.
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 California Energy Commission holds a regular business meeting.
Location: 1516 9th St., Sacramento
Contact: 916-654-4989
10:00 a.m.
The League of California Cities holds its city attorneys spring conference
Location: Hilton La Jolla, Torrey Pines
Contact: here
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
12:15 p.m.
Renters' groups and the AARP stage a rally in San Francisco to protest against Proposition 98 (2008), accusing landlords of using the proposal to abolish rent controls and rental protections.
Location: Civic Center Plaza, Polk and McCallister, San Francisco
Contact: Kathy Fairbanks, 916-443-0872
6:30 p.m.
The Sacramento Bee and News10 host a forum for candidates in the Sacramento mayoral race.
Location: The California Museum, 1020 O St., Sacramento
Contact: 916-653-7524
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Students at San Diego State hold phone and fax drives, repeatedly calling the governor's office to demand that budget cuts to the CSU system be reversed.
Location: TBA
Contact: 858-335-6339
Fundraisers
5:30 p.m.
Mark DeSauliner, candidate, Senate
Sponsored by: DeSauliner for Senate 2008
Location: Pyramid Alehouse, 1029 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000-$3,600
5:30 p.m.
Russ Bogh, candidate, Senate
Sponsored by: Russ Bogh Leadership Committee
Location: Esquire Grill, 1213 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,500
5:30 p.m.
Scott Kamena, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Kamena for Assembly 2008
Location: Pyramid Alehouse, 1029 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000
The Legislature
Assembly events
9:00 a.m.
The Assembly Appropriations committee meets to discuss bills.
Assembly member Mark Leno chair.
Location: Room 4202, state Capitol, Sacramento
9:00 a.m.
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee #3 (Education Finance) meets to discuss the California state Library, the Postsecondary Education Commission, more.
Assembly member Julia Brownley, chair.
Location: Room 126, state Capitol, Sacramento
1:30 p.m.
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee #4 (Resources) meets to discuss the Department of Corrections of Rehabilitation, more.
Assembly member Juan Arambula, chair.
Location: Room 126, state Capitol, Sacramento
2:00 p.m.
The Assembly Health committee meets for an informational hearing on diabetes and health disparities in California (with the Women's Legislative Caucus).
Assembly member Mervyn Dymally, chair.
Location: Room 4202, state Capitol, Sacramento
4:00 p.m.
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee #5 (Transportation) meets to discuss the office of the chief Information Officer, more.
Assembly member Mike Feuer, chair.
Location: Room 127, state Capitol, Sacramento
The Budget Subcommittee #3 hearing has been cancelled.
Senate events
9:30 a.m.
The Senate Local Government committee meets to discuss bills.
Sen. Gloria Negrete-McLeod, chair.
Location: Room 112, state Capitol, Sacramento
1:30 p.m.
The Senate Health committee meets to discuss bills.
Sen. Sheila Kuehl, chair.
Location: Room 4203, state Capitol, Sacramento
1:30 p.m.
The Senate Rules committee meets to discuss the governor's appointees. Required to appear: Guadalupe G. Almaraz, member, Board of Parole Hearings, Cathryn I. Rivera-Hernandez, member, Board of Parole Hearings, more.
Sen Don Perata, chair.
Location: Room 113, state Capitol, Sacramento
