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Jerry Brown vacationing in Arizona, taking applications -- Gov.-elect Jerry Brown, who an aide said is vacationing in Arizona, has posted on his campaign website a link to apply for any of hundreds of appointments within his administration. David Siders SacBee Capitol Alert -- 11/9/10 Schools sue to block Schwarzenegger's mental health cut -- Several education advocates, including the state's largest school district of Los Angeles Unified, filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to overturn Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's veto of student mental-health funding. Kevin Yamamura SacBee Capitol Alert -- 11/9/10 Veteran legislator Alister McAlister dies -- Alister McAlister, who served in the state Assembly for 16 years, died at his home near Wilton in Sacramento County Monday. He was 80. Dan Walters SacBee Capitol Alert -- 11/9/10 They still love Schwarzenegger in Fresno -- Fewer than a quarter of California's voters approve of outgoing Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, recent polls indicate, but the one-time bodybuilder and movie star appears to remain popular in the San Joaquin Valley, which he adopted as his most-favored region. Dan Walters SacBee Capitol Alert -- 11/9/10 The Marks (Baldassare and DiCamillo) break down the election -- In a read of last week's elections at the Sacramento Press Club this afternoon, the twin towers of California polling, Mark DiCamillo of the Field Poll and Mark Baldassare of the Public Policy Institute of California, said traditional Democratic constituencies such as women and Latinos ultimately came home to Democratic candidates while the statewide Republican Party was unable to resurrect its tarnished brand. Jack Chang SacBee Capitol Alert -- 11/9/10 Largest public employee union finally has a contract -- The members of California's largest public employee union overwhelmingly ratified a long awaited contract with the administration of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the state today. Wyatt Buchanan Chronicle Politics -- 11/9/10 Cooley or Harris? A look at where remaining votes are -- The attorney general's race between Republican Steve Cooley and Democrat Kamala Harris is on its way toward becoming one of the closest statewide contests in California history. As of today, Cooley leads by 51,439 votes. But will that lead hold up? Timm Herdt in the Ventura Star -- 11/9/10 Harmer opens new campaign fund for potential CD 11 recount -- David Harmer, the Republican candidate in the 11th Congressional District, has reached out to donors to raise money for a potential recount in the close contest. Torey Van Oot SacBee Capitol Alert -- 11/9/10 Poizner sues to further Iran divestiture -- California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner says he’s suing to challenge last month’s finding by the state’s administrative regulation watchdog that his efforts to stop insurers from investing in Iran amount to an “underground regulation.” Josh Richman Political Blotter -- 11/9/10 California leads nation in charter school growth -- California led the nation in charter school growth this year, according to a report released today by The Center for Education Reform, a pro-charter group. Torey Van Oot SacBee Capitol Alert -- 11/9/10
Schwarzenegger Tells Leno: 'No one cares if you smoke a joint' -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Monday that he suspects Californians voted against legalizing recreational use of marijuana in last Tuesday’s election because a law he signed this year has all but decriminalized smoking pot. Evan Halper in the Los Angeles Times -- 11/9/10 11th Congressional District: Count continues in McNerney vs. Harmer race -- As the outcome of the 11th Congressional District teetered on a tiny margin Monday, a judge told state Republicans and Contra Costa's elections chief to settle their differences outside the courtroom. Lisa Vorderbrueggen in the Contra Costa Times -- 11/9/10 Vidak's lead over Costa drops to 145 votes -- Political newcomer Andy Vidak continues to lead incumbent Democrat Jim Costa in the battle for the 20th Congressional District seat, but the Hanford Republican's lead is now a razor-thin 145 votes. In the initial vote count after last Tuesday's election, Vidak led Costa by 1,823 votes. John Ellis in the Fresno Bee -- 11/9/10 Walters: Meg Whitman's consultant has a plethora of excuses -- Political journalism, it has been said, is showing up after the battle is over and shooting the wounded – and one of them who deserves verbal execution is Mike Murphy, who ran Meg Whitman's very expensive, very unsuccessful campaign for governor. Dan Walters in the Sacramento Bee -- 11/9/10 Party, Gender and How Pollsters Handled Indies -- “Party, party, party,” Mark DiCamillo, director of the esteemed Field Poll, replied when we asked him back in June if a candidate’s gender or partisan affiliation is more important in a general election. Jerry Roberts and Phil Trounstine CalBuzz -- 11/9/10 Grocery bag bill drew heavy out-of-state lobbying -- Out-of-state interests working to defeat a bill to ban plastic bags were among the top spenders on lobbying to influence California legislators' votes this summer. Susan Ferriss in the Sacramento Bee -- 11/9/10 Despite Twitter tease, Schwarzenegger still mum on vote -- Despite teasing on Twitter that he had a "major announcement" to make, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declined again tonight to say how he voted in last week's gubernatorial election. Nor was any other major announcement forthcoming. David Siders SacBee Capitol Alert -- 11/9/10 Oakland’s new voting system may have affected election results -- One out of every 10 Oakland voters showed signs of confusion about how to vote for mayor using the city’s new ranked-choice voting procedure, according to a computer analysis of returns obtained by California Watch. Lance Williams California Watch -- 11/9/10 In leadership fight, money talks: Ousted leader, new one both were generous -- On Oct. 1, then-Assembly Republican leader Martin Garrick, R-Carlsbad, made a $3,900 donation to Kristin Olsen, the Republican candidate in the 25th Assembly District. Olsen was the only candidate on the ballot. She had no opponent. Malcolm Maclachlan in Capitol Weekly -- 11/9/10 Oakland mayor election still undecided -- Final results in the Oakland mayor's race were put on hold Monday, as the Alameda County registrar of voters released no new vote totals. Matthai Kuruvila in the San Francisco Chronicle -- 11/9/10 Lawmaker seeks to force California public workers to pay traffic fines -- One California lawmaker is fighting back after the Legislature killed his effort to close a loophole allowing thousands of public employees to avoid red-light camera, bridge or toll-road citations each year. Jim Sanders in the Sacramento Bee -- 11/9/10 Tran concedes election to Sanchez -- Republican Van Tran conceded defeat late Monday in his hard-fought campaign to unseat Democratic Rep. Loretta Sanchez, ending his 10-year run in local politics with a 15-minute phone call. DOUG IRVING in the Orange County Register -- 11/9/10 Issa walks back comment calling Obama 'corrupt' -- Rep. Darrell Issa (R-California), the next chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, is walking back remarks he made on conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh's show last month in which he called President Obama "one of the most corrupt presidents in modern times." Jillian Harding CNN -- 11/9/10 Biden postpones meeting with Issa -- Inland Rep. and incoming House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa scored a sit-down with Vice President Joe Biden to discuss Recovery Act spending, but the meeting was postponed until yet-to-be determined time. Ben Goad in the Riverside Press -- 11/9/10 Two Republicans square off over House finance panel leadership post -- Rep. Ed Royce of Fullerton is challenging Rep. Spencer Bachus of Alabama, who is in line to be chairman of the Financial Services Committee when the GOP takes control of the House. Jim Puzzanghera and Richard Simon in the Los Angeles Times -- 11/9/10
Democrats cautious about new budget power -- Every year, Democrats and at least a handful of Republicans in the state Legislature have had to come together to approve a state budget. In the coming year, thanks to last week's approval of Proposition 25, Democrats will be able to pass a budget with no Republican votes. James Rufus Koren in the Inland Daily Bulletin -- 11/9/10
California's unemployment fund has $10.3 billion deficit -- California businesses already pay some of the highest unemployment taxes in the country – and the tab is likely to increase. Dale Kasler in the Sacramento Bee -- 11/9/10 Spacecraft factory to break ground in Mojave -- A production facility that would build the world's first fleet of commercial spaceships is set to begin construction Tuesday at the Mojave Air and Space Port. W.J. Hennigan in the Los Angeles Times -- 11/9/10
Valley schools unsure of funds -- The new state budget commits $1.7 billion more for schools, but with a big catch -- the money won't be available until July, the start of the new budget year. And with the Legislature's track record of shifting funds, school officials say they aren't banking on it. Marc Benjamin in the Fresno Bee -- 11/9/10 Another dire warning over CALPADS veto -- The outside consultant that earlier this year called for immediate, major repairs to CALPADS is now warning of a new threat to the student longitudinal data system: Gov. Schwarzenegger’s line-item veto of nearly $7 million in operating money for the system. John Fensterwald educatedguess -- 11/9/10 UC proposes 8 percent hike in student fees -- A boost in state funding this year didn't stop the University of California president from recommending another hike in student fees. Laurel Rosenhall in the Sacramento Bee Carla Rivera in the Los Angeles Times Nanette Asimov in the San Francisco Chronicle -- 11/9/10 UC, Cal State proposing tuition hikes this fall -- Cal State tuition will cost $4,884 in fall 2011 if both increases are approved by trustees Wednesday. Matt Krupnick in the San Jose Mercury -- 11/9/10 Cal State to call student fees the T-word -- Tuition is a more honest, accurate description of the fees charged for educational costs, officials say. But the move marks a philosophical shift from the state ideal of offering a tuition-free public college education. Carla Rivera in the Los Angeles Times -- 11/9/10
Sweeping new rules would slash sulfur pollution in Southland -- Regulations adopted by the South Coast Air Quality Management District would cut emissions by oil refineries and industrial plants by 2,000 tons a year. But federal regulators say the overall plan also depends on curbing truck emissions. Margot Roosevelt in the Los Angeles Times -- 11/9/10
How 'deadly sins' and bathtubs relate to hospital seismic safety -- When a fault ruptures and the world shakes, buildings are going to shake fast and slow, evenly and haphazardly. Scientists and engineers dedicate careers to measuring the way buildings sway, equating certain building styles to risks of harm in an earthquake. Christina Jewett California Watch -- 11/9/10 More Americans opt for high-deductible health insurance plans -- Rising costs lead to a nearly threefold increase in the number of workers covered by the policies since 2006. Health experts worry about consumers who forgo preventive care. Duke Helfand in the Los Angeles Times -- 11/9/10
Latinos souring on illegal immigration -- A new study shows Latinos have soured considerably on illegal immigration in the last three years. Ryan Hagen in the Inland Daily Bulletin -- 11/9/10
Some small cities pay officials big money -- Several hundred residents of Bell, Calif. gathered at a local middle school last night to listen to state auditors explain how their city leaders had managed to bilk them out of millions of dollars. Stephanie Rice California Watch -- 11/9/10 How will cuts affect prison recidivism? -- The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has made reducing recidivism a chief priority. So there was some cause for celebration last week as the agency announced a drop in the percentage of the state’s paroled inmates who reoffended and landed back in prison within a year of their release. Ryan Gabrielson California Watch -- 11/9/10 Postmus faces trial -- Former San Bernardino County Assessor Bill Postmus and his former taxpayer advocate, Gregory Eyler, will stand trial on corruption charges, a San Bernardino Superior Court judge determined Monday. Joe Nelson in the Inland Daily Bulletin -- 11/9/10 Charles Schwab scraps deal to pay investors for losses -- The brokerage, which had agreed to a $235-million settlement in a class-action suit over its YieldPlus fund, backs out after lawyers claim the agreement is valid only for Californians. Walter Hamilton and Nathaniel Popper in the Los Angeles Times -- 11/9/10 Serving God and Villaraigosa -- Jeff Carr, the mayor's chief of staff, is an evangelical minister and relative newcomer to politics. Some see him as a charismatic leader. Others think he's in over his head. Patrick J. McDonnell in the Los Angeles Times -- 11/9/10 Senior PG&E director admits snooping on SmartMeter critics -- A PG&E executive who oversees the utility's SmartMeter program has admitted using a false name to try to join an online group opposed to the meters and secretly monitoring other online forums critical of PG&E. Dana Hull in the San Jose Mercury -- 11/9/10 Banks: A night on L.A.'s skid row -- Do-gooders find that charity is complicated on the streets. Sandy Banks in the Los Angeles Times -- 11/9/10 L.A. Phil to transmit performances to HD-equipped movie theaters -- Orchestra officials hope that charismatic conductor Gustavo Dudamel will draw audiences for three concerts but acknowledge there's more of a challenge than in broadcasting operas, as the Met does. Reed Johnson in the Los Angeles Times -- 11/9/10 Counter-protesters answer Westboro church's charge that San Bruno explosion was 'God's curse' against gays -- On one side of the street, a couple and their young son spoke out against gays and held up signs referring to the San Bruno pipeline disaster as God's way of punishing the wicked. Neil Gonzales in the San Jose Mercury -- 11/9/10 Alex Fagan Sr. - former SF police chief - dies -- Alex Fagan Sr., a larger-than-life police officer who survived a scandal that involved his rookie cop son and a bag of fajitas and rose to lead San Francisco's force, died Monday in London, friends and authorities said. Demian Bulwa in the San Francisco Chronicle -- 11/9/10
White House open to Democratic outside groups in 2012 -- The White House is bracing for an onslaught of $500 million or more in spending by outside Republican groups opposed to President Barack Obama's 2012 re-election, prompting Obama advisers to give the green light to big Democratic donors to set up similar outside groups to counter the GOP’s effort. JEANNE CUMMINGS Politico -- 11/9/10
Saunders: Nancy Pelosi's House with no center -- Imagine if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi were a Republican. Imagine that the Republicans, including many moderates, just lost more than 60 House seats in the worst rout a party has experienced since 1938. Debra J. Saunders in the San Francisco Chronicle -- 11/9/10 |
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