Tuesday, May 20

Press Conferences

9:00 a.m.
Assembly member Dave Jones holds a press conference to discuss his legislation, AB 2151, that would give local communities greater control over retail liquor licenses in their neighborhoods.
Location: Stanford Market, corner of 7th Ave. and Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Sacramento
Contact: Tom Clark, 916-319-2334

9:30 a.m.
Legislative, labor and environmental leaders hold a press conference to call for the rejection of a Republican Caucus budget proposal that calls for rollbacks in environmental and public health programs.
Location: Speaker's press room (317), state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Carmile Kustin, 916-492-4682

9:30 a.m.
Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, the AARP and the League of Women Voters hold a press conference calling on voters to reject Prop. 98, which they say will end renter protections.
Location: Los Angeles City Hall, south side, Los Angeles
Contact: Kathy Fairbanks, 916-443-0872

10:00 a.m.
The group Americans for Prosperity continues their statewide media tour called "Taxed to the Max." San Ramon mayor Abram Wilson joins the group for a press conference in Contra Costa County.
Location: Civic Park, 1375 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek
Contact: Jennifer Kerns, 916-420-2888

12:30 p.m.
Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announces a working group that will ensure patients can transfer their personal health records between insurance companies.
Location: Room 1190, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Darrel Ng, 916-492-3566

Meetings/Special Events

8:30 a.m.
The California Catholic Conference hosts its morning prayer and reflection.
Location: Room 125, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Linda Wanner, 916-313-4017

10:30 a.m.
CalChamber, with president Allen Zaremberg, Legislative analyst Liz Hill and columnist Dan Weintraub, holds a seminar entitled "California Budget Perspectives."
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sacramento
Contact: Christine Haddon, 916-444-6670

11:15 a.m.
After-school program advocates hold a rally before heading to the Capitol to meet with legislators.
Location: Capitol garden, near fish pond, state Capitol, Sacramento
Cotnact: Ruth Obel-Jorgensen, 415-957-9775 x695

4:00 p.m.
MAPLight.org celebrates its first anniversary of the launch of its U.S. Congress website by holding an open house
Location: Berkeley (call for directions)
Contact: 510-868-0894

5:30 p.m.
The Capitol Fellows Alumni presents a forum on the 2008 election with state panel guests Ron Nehring, Ray McNally, Art Torres and Bill Cavala, and federal panel guests Adam Mendelsohn, Steve Maviglio, Assembly member Dave Jones and Dan Walters.
Location: Secretary of State Auditorium, 1100 O St., Sacramento
Contact: Dean Miscynski

12:30 p.m
The California Teachers Association "Cuts Hurt" bus tour stops in the Sacramento area for "Education Support Professionals Day," a lobby day at the state Capitol for teachers and other education professionals.
Location: State Capitol, South steps, Sacramento
Contact: Sandra Jackson, 916-325-1550

Fundraisers

8:00 a.m.
Mike Davis, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Mike Davis for Assembly 2008
Location: Gallagher's, 1201 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000

8:00 a.m.
Joan Buchanan, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Friends of Joan Buchanan
Location: Temple Fine Coffee and Tea, 1014 10th St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000-$3,600

5:00 p.m.
Ira Ruskin, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Ira Ruskin for Assembly 2008
Location: Pyramid Alehouse, 1029 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000

5:00 p.m.
Diana Martinez, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Friends of Diana Martinez
Location: Chops, 1117 11th St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000-$1,500

5:30 p.m.
Joe Simitian, candidate, Senate
Sponsored by: Joe Simitian for State Senate
Location: The Smith Gallery, 1020 11th St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000-$3,600

5:30 p.m.
Sharon Runner, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Friends of Sharon Runner
Location: Birthday celebration at Frank Fats, 806 L St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000

5:30 p.m.
Rick Keene, candidate, Senate
Sponsored by: Friends of Rick Keene
Location: Pyramid Alehouse, 1029 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,500

6:00 p.m.
Paul Krekorian, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Californians for Paul Krekorian
Location: Revolution Wines, 2116 P St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000-$3,600

6:00 p.m.
Karen Bass, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Karen Bass for Assembly 2008
Location: Home of Duane Dauner, 1235 42nd St., Sacramento
Cost: N/A

The Legislature

Assembly events

Upon the call of the chair
Assembly Budget Subcommittees 1-5 meet to discuss the may revise and open issues.
Location: Various, state Capitol, Sacramento

Senate events

10:00 a.m.
The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee #2 (Resources) meets to discuss April letters and open issues.
Sen. Alen Lowenthal, chair.
Location: Room 112, state Capitol, Sacramento

1:30 p.m.
The Senate Public Safety committee meets for an informational hearing on sexual assault against women.
Sen. Gloria Romero, chair.
Location: Room 4203, state Capitol, Sacramento

Upon call of the chair
The Senate Budget Subcommittees 1, 3 and 4 meet to discuss the May revise and open issues.
Location: TBA