Press Conferences
10:30 a.m.
Members of the Senate and Assembly Republican Caucus hold a press conference to discuss 'Tax Freedom Day,' with members of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.
Location: Room 1190, state Capitol, Sacramento
Contact: Junay Gardner, 916-319-2060
12:00 p.m.
Schools chief Jack O'Connell holds a press conference to emphasize the effect of school budget cuts on classified school employees in the Sacramento area.
Location: Cordova High School, 2239 Chase Dr., Ranch Cordova
Contact: Ioannis Kazanis, 916-319-0818
Meetings/Special Events
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
8:30 a.m.
The Pat Brown Institute presents a educational seminar entitled "Healthcare and Health Policy."
Location: Los Angeles Marriott Downtown, 333 S. Figueroa St., Los Angles
Contact: Tarren Lopez, 323-343-3770
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
1:30 p.m.
Climate change and transportation experts present a seminar on prioritizing climate change mitigation technologies by cost-effectiveness.
Location: Sierra Hearing room, CalEPA building, 1001 I St., Sacramento
Contact: Peter Matthews, 916-323-8711
2:10 p.m.
The Milken Institute holds its global conference. Today's seminar is entitled 'Lessons from California: Clean Tech and Energy Innovation.'
Location: Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles
Contact: 310-570-4638
3:00 p.m.
Schools chief Jack O'Connell joins students and teachers in an education rally to protest budget cuts.
Location: State Capitol, north steps, Sacramento
Contact: Ioannis Kazanis, 916-319-0818
5:00 p.m.
First Lady Maria Shriver holds a private signing for "Just Who Will You Be," her soon to be available book.
Location: Tsakopolus Library Galleria, Sacramento
Contact: 916-264-2893
6:00 p.m.
The California Public Utilities Commission holds the fourth in a series of public meetings to discuss utility rate increases by the Edison company.
Location: San Bernadino Public Library, 555 W. 6th St., San Bernardino
Contact: Thalia Gonzalez, 510-926-4002
6:30 p.m.
Third Congressional District candidates Tom McClintock and Doug Ose hold a debate in Orangevale.
Location: Orangevale Community Center, 6826 Hazel Ave., Orangevale
Contact: Craig MacGlashan, 916-386-8282
Fundraisers
11:30 a.m.
Sam Blakeslee, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Friends of Sam Blakeslee
Location: Spataro, 1415 L St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,500
12:00 p.m.
Dan Louge, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Friends of Dan Louge
Location: Esquire Grill, 1213 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000
12:00 p.m.
Hector De La Torre, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: De La Torre for State Assembly 2008
Location: Texas Mexican Restaurant, 1114 8th St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000
12:00 p.m.
Rick Gonzales, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Friends of Rick Gonzales
Location: Ella Dining Room, 1131 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000
4:30 p.m.
Joan Buchannan, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Friends of Joan Buchanan
Location: Pyramid Alehouse, 1029 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $500
5:00 p.m.
Gina Papan, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Friends of Gina
Location: Spataro, 1415 L St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000
5:30 p.m.
Robert Rao, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Robert Rao for Assembly 2008
Location: Vallejo's, 1100 O 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 Housing and Community Development committee meets to discuss bills.
Assembly member Lori Salda&nitlde;a chair.
Location: Room 126, state Capitol, Sacramento
9:00 a.m.
The Assembly Insurance committee meets to discuss bills.
Assembly member Joe Coto chair.
Location: Room 437, state Capitol, Sacramento
9:00 a.m.
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee #3 (Resources) meets for an AB 32 implementation hearing, more.
Assembly member Ira Ruskin, chair.
Location: Room 444, state Capitol, Sacramento
1:30 p.m.
The Assembly Agriculture committee meets to discuss bills.
Assembly member Nicole Parra chair.
Location: Room 4202, state Capitol, Sacramento
1:30 p.m.
The Assembly Local Government committee meets to discuss bills.
Assembly member Anna Caballero chair.
Location: Room 447, state Capitol, Sacramento
1:30 p.m.
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 (Health and Human Services) meets to discuss the Department of Mental Health, the Department of Social Services, more.
Assembly member Patty Berg, chair.
Location: Room 444, state Capitol, Sacramento
1:30 p.m.
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee #4 (State Administration) meets to discuss the Office of the Inspector General, more.
Assembly member Juan Arambula, chair.
Location: Room 444, state Capitol, Sacramento
4:00 p.m.
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee #2 (Health and Human Services) meets to discuss the California State Library and the Student Aid Commission.
Assembly member Julia Brownley, chair.
Location: Room 126, state Capitol, Sacramento
The Budget Subcommittee #5 hearing has been cancelled.
Senate Events
9:30 a.m.
The Senate Education committee meets to discuss bills.
Sen. Jack Scott, chair.
Location: Room 4203, 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: Joseph D. Compton, member, Board of Parole Hearings, Thomas M. Martinez, Ph. D., member, Board of Parole Hearings, more.
Sen Don Perata, chair.
Location: Room 113, state Capitol, Sacramento