Press Conferences
10:15 a.m.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger joins with elected officials, environmentalists and Irvine Company executives to announce that 40,000 acres of the Irvine Ranch Land Reserve is being designated the first-ever California natural landmark.
Location: The Irvine Ranch, 1 Bommer Canyon Rd., Irvine
Contact: Aaron McLear, 916-445-4571
12:30 p.m.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger participates in the launch of Frito-Lay North America's new solar concentrator field at its Modesto manufacturing facility.
Location: Frito-Lay Manufacturing Facility, 600 Garner Rd., Modesto
Contact: Aaron McLear, 916-445-4571
1:30 p.m.
The GetREAL campaign and state legislators and students gather for a press conference to discuss 'green' business and jobs.
Location: Speaker's press room, 317, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Gino DiCaro, 916-730-3443
Meetings/Special Events
8:50 a.m.
Schools chief Jack O'Connell delivers the keynote address at the California Title 1 Conference.
Location Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel, 2025 Ave. of the Stars, Los Angeles
Contact: Ioannis Kazanis, 916-319-0818
10:00 a.m.
The Los-Angeles based advocacy group Para Los Niños holds a 'pre-k day' for early childhood and special education.
Location: Sheraton Grand, 1230 J St., Sacramento
Contact: Elena Stern, 213-481-3517
10:00 a.m.
The Department of Personnel Administration holds a public meeting of the Citizens Compensation Commission. The commission will vote on pay and benefit increases.
Location: Van Nuys State Building - First Floor Auditorium, 6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys
Contact: Becky Bayliss, 916-324-9724
10:30 a.m.
California Planned Parenthood affiliates hold a rally and march at the state Capitol to support preventative health care programs. Several legislators are scheduled to attend, including Sen. Carole Migden and Assembly members Patty Berg and Noreen Evans.
Location:
6:00 p.m.
The Contra Costa Republican Party hosts columnist Dan Weintraub, author of "Party of One," for a talk and book signing.
Location: Contra Costa Country Club, 801 Golf Club Rd., Pleasant Hill
Cost: $25
Contact: 925-930-9551
6:20 p.m.
Schools chief Jack O'Connell participates in the Title 1 Achievement Awards Banquet..
Location Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel, 2025 Ave. of the Stars, Los Angeles
Contact: Ioannis Kazanis, 916-319-0818
Fundraisers
5:00 p.m.
Mark Leno, candidate, Senate
Sponsored by: Mark Leno for Senate 2008
Location: Ambrosia Cafe, 1100 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $5,000
5:30 p.m.
Becky Maze, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Maze for Assembly 2008
Location: Pyramid Alehouse, 1029 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,500-$3,600
6:00 p.m.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Sponsored by: California Dream Team
Location: Spataro, 1415 L St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000
7:00 p.m.
Noreen Evans, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Friends of Noreen Evans for Assembly 2008
Location: California Tribal Business Alliance dinner, 1530 J St., Ste. 400, Sacramento
Cost: $3,600+
The Legislature
Assembly events
9:00 a.m.
The Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism, and Internet Media committee meets to discuss bills.
Assembly member Betty Karnette chair.
Location: Room 437, state Capitol, Sacramento
9:00 a.m.
The Assembly Judiciary committee meets to discuss bills.
Assembly member Dave Jones chair.
Location: Room 4202, state Capitol, Sacramento
9:00 a.m.
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee #2 (Education Finance) meets to discuss the Department of General Services, the Office of Public School Construction, more.
Assembly member Julia Brownley, chair.
Location: Room 444, state Capitol, Sacramento
1:30 p.m.
The Assembly Elections and Redistricting committee meets to discuss bills.
Assembly member Curren Price chair.
Location: Room 444, state Capitol, Sacramento
1:30 p.m.
The Assembly Higher Education committee meets to discuss bills.
Assembly member Anthony Portantino chair.
Location: Room 437, state Capitol, Sacramento
1:30 p.m.
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee #4 (State Administration) meets to discuss the Office of Planning and Research, the Office of the Lt. Governor, more.
Assembly member Juan Arambula, chair.
Location: Room 447, state Capitol, Sacramento
The Assembly Health Committee hearing has been cancelled.
Senate events
9:30 a.m.
The Senate Government Organization committee meets to discuss bills.
Sen. Dean Florez, chair.
Location: Room 3191, state Capitol, Sacramento
1:30 p.m.
The Senate Veterans Affairs committee meets to discuss bills.
Sen. Mark Wyland, chair.
Location: Room 2040, state Capitol, Sacramento
1:30 p.m.
The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee #1 (Education) meets to discuss the Department of Education, more.
Sen. Jack Scott, chair.
Location: Room 113, state Capitol, Sacramento