Events in the Sacramento area

Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002 | 12:57 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 1

10 a.m., SACRAMENTO - Davis administration officials release the 2002 HMO Quality Report Card rating 10 of the largest HMOs in California, at the governor's press office weekly briefing, Capitol, room 1190. Contact: Steve Maviglio.

10 a.m., ROSEVILLE - Kaiser Permanente officials, doctors and city officials announce plans for a major expansion of hospital services at the Roseville Medical Center, outside courtyard, 1600 Eureka Road. Contact: Jeff Hausman or Kathleen McKenna, 916-614-4525.

10:30 a.m., SACRAMENTO - Transportation Security Administration federal security director William Wade announces the deployment of federal security screeners at Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento International Airport, Terminal A, upstairs. Contact: Heather Rosenker, 202-385-1800 or William Wade, 916-874-0292.

11 a.m., SACRAMENTO - Immigrants rights leaders hold press conference to respond to Gov. Gray Davis' actions on legislation including drivers license, farm worker, education and language access bills, Capitol, West steps. Contact: Rini Chakraborty, 916-548-4491.

Wednesday, Oct. 2

NOON, SACRAMENTO - Arts and Business Council of Sacramento holds it annual arts awards, Doubletree Hotel, 2001 Point West Way. Contact: Jill Kaiser, 916-444-1615.

7 p.m., SACRAMENTO - Author Richard Rodriguez will kick off California Stories: Reading the Grapes of Wrath, Tsakopoulos Library Galleria, 828 I/ Street. Contact: Kim Romano, 415-391-1474 X. 313.