Events in the Sacramento area

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2002 | 12:44 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 16

10:30 a.m., SACRAMENTO - Common Cause of California releases study on tobacco industry contributions, 926 J Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room. Contact: Jim Knox, 916-443-1792.

11:30 a.m., SACRAMENTO Conference call on two new Davis Administration renewable energy initiatives featuring California Energy Commission Executive Director Steve Larson and renewable energy providers from throughout the state. Dial in number for the media: 800-553-0272.

6:30 p.m., CARMICHAEL - Public workshop on affordable housing, 5325 Engle Road, La Sierra Community Center-John Smith Community Hall. Contact: Mary Strauss, 874-6141.

Thursday, Oct. 17

10:45 a.m., SACRAMENTO - UC Davis officials reveal the results of the first-ever staewide epidemiologic study of autism, UC Davis Medical Center, Patient Support Services Building, Room G300. Contact: Martha Alcott, 916-734-9027.

1 p.m., SACRAMENTO - California Earthquake Authority meets, Capitol room 447. Contact: 916-853-4400.

3 p.m., SACRAMENTO - Elections experts debate Proposition 52, the Election Day voter registration initiative, McGeorge School of Law, courtroom. Contact: Ryan Marcroft, 916-739-7378.