Press Conferences
11:00 a.m.
Democratic State Legislators join doctors, nurses and paramedics to discuss the impact of the governor's cuts on health care.
Location: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, 400 N. Pepper Ave., Colton
Contact: Russ Lopez, 916-747-1554
1:30 p.m.
Sen. Leland Yee and others join to promote the 4th annual Richmond District Health Festival. The free community fair gives the public access to health checkups and resources.
Location: Richmond Recreation Center, 251 18th Ave., San Francisco
Contact: Adam J. Keigwin, 916-651-4008
Meetings/Special Events
7:45 a.m.
Schools chief Jack O'Connell speaks at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce's "Pancakes and Politics" breakfast.
Location: 350 S. Bixel St., Los Angeles
Contact: Ioannis Kazanis, 916-319-0818
9:00 a.m.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and other special guests speak at the 'Conference on California's Future.' The three-day event includes a "World's Fair" expo.
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sacramento
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Contact: Patty Cota, 916-932-1300
10:00 a.m.
Assembly member Lori Hancock joins the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Alameda County, and the Alameda County Green Business Program hold a informational session on Alameda County green businesses.
Location: Elihu M. Harris State Building, 1515 Clay St., Oakland
Contact: Melissa Male, 510-559-1406
10:00 a.m.
Torrance holds its 49th annual Armed Forces Day Celebration.
Location: Torrance
Contact: Dave Crespin, 310-618-5688
12:30 p.m.
Schools chief Jack O'Connell speaks at a celebration of California Distinguished Elementary Schools at Disneyland.
Location: Disneyland Hotel, 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim
Contact: Ioannis Kazanis, 916-319-0818
6:30 p.m.
Schools chief Jack O'Connell speaks at an awards banquet for California Distinguished Elementary Schools at Disneyland.
Location: Disneyland Hotel, 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim
Contact: Ioannis Kazanis, 916-319-0818
Fundraisers
TBA (Save the date)
California Republican Party/ Senate and Assembly Rep. Caucus
Sponsored by: Keith Carlson, Treasurer, CRP
Location: Tour De Napa, lunch and winery tours, spa and golf
Cost: $10,000-$12,500
10:00 a.m.
Mark Wyland, candidate, Senate
Sponsored by: Friends of Mark Wyland
Location: Mark Wyland Golf Classic, Torrey Pines South Course, 11480, N. Torrey Pines, La Jolla
Cost: $500-$10,000
7:00 p.m.
Joe Coto, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Joe Coto for State Assembly 2008
Location: Concert at the HP Pavilion, San Jose
Cost: $1,000
Saturday, May 17
SPECIAL EVENT: 8:00 a.m.
Communicare Health Centers host a free dental screening and fluoride treatment for Yolo county children ages 0 to 5.
Location: Peterson Clinic, 8 N. Cottonwood St., Woodland
Contact: Shannon Mayo, 916-552-2660
SPECIAL EVENT: 10:00 a.m.
Torrance holds its 49th annual Armed Forces Day Celebration. (continued)
Location: Torrance
Contact: Dave Crespin, 310-618-5688
FUNDRAISER: 4:00 p.m.
John Garamendi, candidate
Sponsored by: Garamendi 2010
Location: 31st Annual Basque Barbecue at Touch the earth Ranch, Paloma
Cost: $3,000
FUNDRAISER: TBA (Save the date)
California Republican Party/ Senate and Assembly Rep. Caucus
Sponsored by: Keith Carlson, Treasurer, CRP
Location: Tour De Napa, lunch and winery tours, spa and golf
Cost: $10,000-$12,500
Sunday, May 18
MEETING: 10:15 a.m.
The Democratic California Delegation holds its final meeting before the national convention in Denver.
Location: Sheraton Grand Hotel, 1230 J St., Sacramento
SPECIAL EVENT: 11:00 a.m.
Torrance holds its 49th annual Armed Forces Day Celebration. (continued)
Location: Torrance
Contact: Dave Crespin, 310-618-5688
FUNDRAISER: 8:00 a.m.
Dominic Caserta, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Dominic Caserta for Assembly
Location: Ambrosia Cafe, 1100 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $500-$3,600