Monday, Nov. 15 Noon - 1 p.m. The Sacramento Area Coalition Against the Death Penalty will host a rally against the death penalty on the North Steps of the Capitol. Around 10 people are expected to attend.

Through December 31, there are fewer Capitol events, according to the CHP's Capitol Permit Officer. The only event scheduled in the next few weeks is a rally Monday, Dec. 21. From noon to 1 p.m., the Sacramento Area Coalition Against the Death Penalty will be holding a vigil against the death penalty on the north steps of the Capitol. About 15 people are expected. What's happening at the Capitol? will resume in January. 

Monday, Nov. 16 Noon - 1 p.m. Sacramento Area Coalition Against the Death Penalty will be holding a noon-hour vigil in opposition of the death penalty on the north steps of the Capitol. 15 people are expected. Tuesday, Nov. 17 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Following a tradition which began 27 years ago, State Department of General Services employees will raise the California's official Christmas tree, a 55-foot fir, on the west lawn of the Capitol. After its delivery by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, it will be trimmed and adorned with 1,500 handmade ornaments created by developmentally disabled Californians. The Governor and First Lady's official tree lighting ceremony o

Monday, Sept. 21 Noon - 1 p.m. Sacramento Area Coalition Against the Death Penalty will be holding a rally against the death penalty. About 15 people are expected to participate in the rally on the north steps of the Capitol. Tuesday, Sept. 22 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The city's Department of Transportation will be holding a department picnic on the lawn of the Capitol. About 60 people will be participating.

Monday, Aug. 17 Noon - 1 p.m. Sacramento Area Coalition Against the Death Penalty will be holding a noon hour vigil against the death penalty. About 10 people are expected to participate in the vigil on the north steps of the Capitol. 11 a.m. - noon The Million Boat Float will hold a press conference and rally on the west steps of the Capitol. The event was created to voice opposition to legislation proposing to "construct a water conveyance system comparable to the Panama Canal" in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. Tuesday, Aug. 18 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ACLU of Northern California will be holding a rally to urge "elected officials to make equitable budget solutions and sensible crimin

Monday, July 20 Noon- 1 p.m. Sacramento Area Coalition Against the Death Penalty will be holding a noon-hour rally against the death penalty. Held on the north steps, about 10 people are expected. No further events planned this week.  

Monday, June 15 Noon- 1 p.m. Sacramento Area Coalition Against the Death Penalty will be holding a noon hour vigil against the death penalty on the north steps of the Capitol. 12 people are expected to listen to a special program of poetry reading. 2-4:30 p.m. Southside Art Center, which holds arts programs for people with developmental disabilities, will be holding a press conference on the west steps of the Capitol. This will be held in conjunction with the Journey of Hope fundraiser, a cross-country bicycle trip which raises money and understanding for people with disabilities. 100 people are expected to attend. Tuesday, June 16 No events scheduled for this day.