Press Conferences
8:05 a.m.
The California Transit Association holds a press conference on state transit systems with Sacramento Regional Transit CEO Mike Wiley.
Location: Archives Plaza Light Rail Station, O and 11th Sts., Sacramento
Contact: Jeff Wagner, 916-446-4656
12:00 p.m.
Schools chief Jack O'Connell holds a press conference to release the results of the 2007 Academic Performance Index.
Location: John F. Kennedy High School, 6715 Gloria Dr., Sacramento
Contact: Ioannis Kazanis, 916-319-0818
1:15 p.m.
The California Transit Association holds a second press conference on state transit systems with executive director Joshua Shaw.
Location: Sheraton Grand Hotel, 1230 J St., Sacramento
Contact: Jeff Wagner, 916-446-4656
12:00 p.m.
Assembly member Loni Hancock holds a press conference to announce that California has set a record for bottle and can recycling in 2007.
Location: Vetrazzo glass works, 1414 Harbour Way S., Richmond
Contact: Ed Wilson, 916-996-6590
1:30 p.m.
The GetREAL campaign holds a teleconference to discuss the newly released 2007 Academic Performance Index.
Call in: 888-490-1502, ID: 48512594
Contact: Gino DiCaro, 916-730-3443
Meetings/Special Events
8:00 a.m.
The 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 "Youth Violence."
Location: Los Angeles Marriott Downtown, 333 S. Figueroa St., Los Angles
Contact: Tarren Lopez, 323-343-3770
8:45 a.m.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger delivers a speech at the California Chamber of Commerce Host Breakfast.
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, Exhibit Halls A&B, 1400 J St., Sacramento
Contact: Aaron McLear, 916-445-4571
9:30 a.m.
Schools chief Jack O'Connell speaks to the members of the United Chambers of Commerce of the San Fernando Valley.
Location: Verizon, 1201 K St., Ste. 960, Sacramento
Contact: Ioannis Kazanis, 916-319-0818
10:00 a.m.
The California Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board meets for a regular business meeting.
Location: 722 Capitol Mall, Sacramento
Contact: 916-324-4695
10:30 a.m.
Schools chief Jack O'Connell speaks to students attending a Sacramento River Cats game.
Location: Raley Field, 400 Ballpark Dr., Sacramento
Contact: Ioannis Kazanis, 916-319-0818
12:00 p.m.
The Sacramento Press Club holds a lunchtime event with Sacramento mayor Heather Fargo.
Location: Sterling Hotel ballroom, 1300 H St., Sacramento
Cost: $30
Contact: 916-446-6017
12:00 p.m.
The New America Foundation presents a lunchtime seminar on expanding savings and retirement security.
Location: California State Capitol, Eureka room, Sacramento
Contact: Kiti Bustamante, 916-448-5189
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
6:00 p.m.
Schools chief Jack O'Connell speaks at the Child Development Policy Institute's Spring reception.
Location: Sheraton Grand, 1230 J St., Sacramento
Contact: Ioannis Kazanis, 916-319-0818
Fundraisers
12:00 p.m.
Carol Liu, candidate, Senate
Sponsored by: Carol Liu for Senate
Location: Ella Dining Room, 1131 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000-$3,600
12:00 p.m.
Wilmer Amina Carter, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Friends of Wilmer Amina Carter
Location: Pyramid Alehouse, 1029 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000-$3,600
5;30 p.m.
Ed Hernandez, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Ed Hernandez, Democrat for Assembly 2008
Location: Pyramid Alehouse, 1029 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,500
5:30 p.m.
Julia Brownley, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Julia Brownley for Assembly 2008
Location: Pyramid Alehouse, 1029 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000-$3,600
5:30 p.m.
Anthony Adams, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Anthony Adams for Assembly 2008
Location: Crest Theater, 1013 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $
5:30 p.m.
Van Tran, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Van Tran for Assembly 2008
Location: Spataro, 1415 L St., Sacramento
Cost: $3,600
5:30 p.m.
Jose Solorio, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Jose Solorio for Assembly 2008
Location: Pyramid Alehouse, 1029 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000
5:30 p.m.
Heather Fargo, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: n/a
Location: g.v.hurley's, 2718 J St., Sacramento
Cost: $100
7:00 p.m.
Jared Huffman, candidate, Assembly
Sponsored by: Huffman for Assembly 2008
Location: Capitol Garage, 1500 K St., Sacramento
Cost: $1,000-$3,600
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
9:00 a.m.
The Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee meets for an informational hearing on AB 32 Implementation and a cap and trade system.
Sen. Christine Kehoe, chair.
Location: Room 3191, state Capitol, Sacramento
Upon call of the chair
The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review committee meets to discuss the May revise and open issues.
Denise Moreno-Ducheny, chair.
Location: TBA
Upon call of the chair
The Senate Budget Subcommittees 1-4 meet to discuss the May revise and open issues. Subcommittee 3 meets at 10:30 a.m. in room 2040.
Location: TBA
1:30 p.m.
The Senate Rules committee meets to discuss the governor's appointees. Required to appear: John C. Duncan, director, Department of Industrial Relations, Robert A. Jones, Deputy secretary, Labor and Workforce Development Agency, more.
Sen Don Perata, chair.
Location: Room 113, state Capitol, Sacramento