The Maddy Institute will host Secretary of State Alex Padilla at the Maddy Associates Speakers Series luncheon from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 12. Business and community leaders have been invited to attend this private event at Vino Grille & Spirits (1440 E. Champlain Ave.) in Fresno.

Attending media must RSVP to Maria Jeans at 559.278.1133 or at mjeans@csufresno.edu. To request an interview before the event, please contact Roberto Negrete, deputy secretary of state, voter education and outreach services at 213.897.6225 or at roberto.negrete@sos.ca.gov. Due to cabling restrictions in the restaurants’ facilities, wireless backpack units are required for any live feeds.