State budget drowning in red ink for next year Nov 20, 2009
7 billion deficit next year and that the Legislature and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger need to start work to fill that gap "as soon as possible." He also noted that many one-time fixes state leaders have relied on in the past to close deficits are not available. The state will face $20 billion annual deficits through 2015 if permanent fixes are not made, he warned. (San Francisco Chronicle)
California restricts energy-guzzling TV sets Nov 20, 2009
The decision was applauded by environmental groups and utility companies, including Pacific Gas and Electric Co., which proposed the changes, and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The governor said that groundbreaking energy efficiency standards such as this one have kept California's per capita electricity consumption flat over the past three decades while it rose nationally. (San Francisco Chronicle)
UC regents vote to reopen troubled LA hospital Nov 20, 2009
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger praised the decision to reopen the hospital, saying it allows critical medical services that will address "significant need for the people of South Los Angeles.". Outside King's one-time emergency room Thursday, Compton resident Samaria Manzanares, 52, said she was relieved to hear the hospital would expand services. (MSNBC -- Health)
Brown OKs early pay cuts for lawmakers Nov 20, 2009
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, through a spokesman, applauded the cuts. "The governor doesn't take a salary, and everyone in his administration has taken a 14% pay cut," said Aaron McLear, press secretary. (Fresno Bee)
California's Suicide Nov 20, 2009
Last February, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a new spending plan with "real, lasting reforms" that would help close its $36 billion-plus deficit and ensure the state never got so out of fiscal whack again. And just four months ago the Governator and California's worst-in-the-country legislature agreed to a plan to close a $24 billion budget gap by cutting spending amid a deep plunge in tax revenues. (Investors Business Daily)
Schwarzenegger Aims to Lift California's Clout Nov 20, 2009
SACRAMENTO, March 23 -- Barred by the Constitution from running for president himself, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) is trying to do the next best thing: make sure his adoptive state plays a critical role in picking the next occupant of the White House. The movie star-turned-governor was the dominant force behind California's decision to shift its presidential primary to Feb. 5, 2008, a date that puts the nation's most populous and diverse state near the front of the nominating... (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
California Continues to Hemorrhage Red Ink Nov 20, 2009
3 billion shortfall in the current fiscal year budget, which Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed in July. The deficit, he said, will expand to $14. (Newsmax)
Schwarzenegger visits state's Capitol Hill Dems Nov 20, 2009
(02-28) 04:00 PST Washington -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 3 1/2 years into his tenure in Sacramento, pressed anew Tuesday for California to get what he calls its fair share of federal money -- and found a warm reception from the state's newly empowered Democrats in Congress. Images. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
California, Sacramento County to probe in-home care Nov 20, 2009
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, in particular, has suggested the program is riddled with fraud, although the administration has been unable to provide a reliable estimate. Scully said that she has no estimate for how much fraud exists but that her office has discovered "red flags" pointing toward schemes. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Bitch and Famous Nov 19, 2009
Arnold Schwarzenegger ... More frightening still, the thought of Arnold Schwarzenegger getting America's laws changed so that foreign-born politicians can be president. (iAfrica.com)
Guv approves earlier presidential primary Nov 19, 2009
(03-15) 10:56 PDT Sacramento -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed a bill to move California's presidential primary from June to February, a measure he argued would make the Golden State more relevant in presidential campaigns. Images. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Davis calls energy crisis over Nov 19, 2009
Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger has indicated he favors competitive markets and enacting policies that attract more investment in power plants. Democrats in the Legislature may revive efforts to return as much as possible to the system in place before 1996, however. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
Viagra introduces its latest celebrity backer: the devil Nov 19, 2009
California's Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger won't say what his plans are when his term expires next year, but he won't be running for another term in office. Tuesday, 17 November 2009. (Yahoo News -- Men's Health)
Fiorina Has Balancing Act in Calif. Senate Race Nov 19, 2009
Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is regarded as a moderate, and his tenure actually may be working against Fiorina, several Republican activists said ... "She may be a conservative, but how do we know? And after the experience of Arnold Schwarzenegger, we've got to be very careful.". (Newsmax)
I'm not losing weight, says Obama... Nov 19, 2009
He was even teased by Republican California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger almost exactly one year ago for having such skinny legs. I'm going to make him do some squats,' the former Terminator star told a campaign rally for Mr Obama's presidential rival John McCain. (The Drudge Report)
Calif. forecast: Another massive deficit California will face a nearly $21 billion budget gap over the next 18 months, extending a fiscal crisis that already has led to steep ... Nov 19, 2009
In a report Wednesday, the Legislature's nonpartisan budget analyst pins the blame on the deep recession and poor decisions by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers over the past year. Many of the steps they said would patch previous budget deficits have failed, creating a $6. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
California Faces $20B Deficits for Years to Come Nov 19, 2009
The report pins the blame on a deep recession and poor budget decisions by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers over the past year ... In his report, Mac Taylor, the Legislature's nonpartisan budget analyst, urged Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and lawmakers to act swiftly on permanent solutions by making deeper reductions in all state programs and looking to raise revenue. (ABC News -- Wire)
The State Worker: Budget forecast shows things could go from bad to worse Nov 19, 2009
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger already has ordered 7,000 jobs eliminated from the deficit-ridden general fund. And as this column reported a few months ago, the administration has run scenarios cutting another 5,000. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Fiorina puts conservatism on display Nov 19, 2009
In fact, about the only places where she trended to the middle were when she had kind words for centrist GOP Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein (Calif. (TheHill.com)
California needs $20.7 billion more to balance next budget Nov 19, 2009
But Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger could seek to extend them further, pending the outcome of court challenges. Another target could be Healthy Families, the low-cost children's health insurance program. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Schwarzenegger appoints 2 top advisers Nov 19, 2009
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has appointed one of his cabinet secretaries to a top administration post as he prepares to enter his final year in office ... (AP) -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has appointed one of his cabinet secretaries to a top administration post as he prepares to enter his final year in office. (San Francisco Chronicle)
EDITORIAL: Picking lieutenant governor Nov 19, 2009
That's been the case since Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected in 2003. The lieutenant governor, who is acting governor when Schwarzenegger is out of the state, has been a Democra 00004000 t until John Garamendi dumped the office last month to take a Congressional seat. (Fresno Bee)
Privatization plan to bolster state revenues Nov 19, 2009
SACRAMENTO Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger unveiled a pair of financial disaster plans Thursday, proposing to address the state's budget crisis by slicing up to seven days off the public school year, releasing thousands of inmates from prison and packing others into county jails, cutting off healthcare to more than 200,000 children and drilling for oil off the Santa Barbara coast. The governor presented lawmakers with two alternative budgets. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Does California need a lieutenant governor? Nov 19, 2009
Now, as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger weighs the naming of a successor to Garamendi, long-standing questions about whether the state needs a lieutenant governor are again percolating. Not filling the position would save the financially struggling state just under $160,000 a year. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Reality show: Calif. mandates greener TVs Nov 19, 2009
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger praised the commissions action as another signal of Californias leadership on environmental matters. He noted that the states per-capita electricity consumption has remained flat over the last three decades while energy consumption nationwide has increased. (MSNBC -- Environment)
TV Efficiency Standards Nov 19, 2009
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger praised the move. "Not only has our commitment to energy efficiency standards like these created billions in savings for consumers, it has allowed California's per capita electricity consumption to remain flat over the last 30 years while national energy consumption has steadily increased," the governor said in a prepared statement. (KCRA 3, CA)
Editorial: Pro tem gets his shot in the big seat Nov 18, 2009
Ever since Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger departed on his latest foreign trip, Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg of Sacramento has served as acting governor of California. Will he seize the moment. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Editorial: Census hinges on common sense Nov 18, 2009
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger worries that the state may lose a congressional seat after the count. That would be a first in California's 159-year history. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
* World News Quick Take Nov 18, 2009
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has dropped in on US troops, thanking them for the sacrifices they and their families are making. Schwarzenegger entered a crowded dining hall at Camp Victory on Baghdads outskirts on Monday to a loud roar from the soldiers gathered. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
California nude beaches take cover Nov 18, 2009
The dispute comes as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, a Republican, has been struggling to keep state parks open in the face of huge budget deficits and spending cuts. Visitors to San Onofre pay a $15-a-day access fee (which the state does not charge at some other beaches), and defenders of nude sunbathing say their dollars are supporting the park's operation. (Pensacola News Journal)
Schwarzenegger Visits Austria Nov 18, 2009
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Visits Native Austria ... (AP) VIENNA (AP) - California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has visited his native Austria. (CBS News -- World)
Let California compete Nov 17, 2009
Sunday afternoon, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill that took away the biggest obstacle to the state winning a share of $4 ... Three years ago, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill that created a new system to collect data on California teachers but forbade intermingling its numbers with students' test scores to evaluate teachers' performance ... Just three months ago, we welcomed Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to the Fresno Unified School District to urge the Legislature to make certain... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Cuts in cash for census may cost state billions Nov 17, 2009
An undercount also could cost California a congressional seat for the first time in its 150-year history, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has said. In 2000, 70 percent of the U.S. census forms that were sent out in California were returned - though only 58 percent were expected, said Eric Alborg, a spokesman for the California Complete Count Committee, a group formed by the governor in June to oversee the state's census outreach. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Rothstein's spending took off in 2005 Nov 17, 2009
Over the next three years, he bought two more houses on Castilla Isle, side-by-side estates in Narragansett, Rhode Island, a $6 million condo in Manhattan and a waterfront home in Harbor Beach, where he held fundraisers for John McCain and California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Rothstein grew his law firm Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler to 150 employees. (The Palm Beach Post)
Saudi cleric accuses Iran of ties to Yemeni rebels Nov 17, 2009
Nov. 16: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger greeted soldiers at Camp Victory in Baghdad Monday, thanking them for the sacrifices they and their families are making. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (MSNBC -- International)
Twitter to Overhaul User List Seen as Partisan Nov 17, 2009
In the three weeks since an Associated Press story about the suggested user list, Twitter executives added all three of the Republican candidates seeking to replace Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is termed out of office after next year. The switch gave each Republican a significant bump in followers, demonstrating the list's reach and influence. (ABC News -- Wire)
Doctors urged to downplay workplace injuries, agency finds Nov 17, 2009
But changes are needed to "clarify" and improve them to prevent more deaths and injuries, according to statements last week from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and California Occupational Safety and Health officials. "Since taking office," Schwarzenegger said, "I have worked to protect California's outdoor workers, and I will continue to improve and strengthen those standards to protect these men and women and help their employers better comply with California's standards.". (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Schwarzenegger pumps up troops in Iraq Nov 17, 2009
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger visited troops in Iraq today for the first time as governor at Camp Victory, just outside of Baghdad, according to spokesman Aaron McLear and video from the Multi-National Corps Iraq Public Affairs ... AFP/Getty Images - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger hugs a U.S. soldier during his visit to Camp Victory on the outskirts of Baghdad on Monday ... AFP/Getty Images - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks to the troops as a U.S. soldier holds up a copy of a magazine fronting a... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Editorial: Commuter rail hits the skids ... Nov 17, 2009
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger decided last month that, in the current round of federal funding, the state would seek money only for the high-speed bullet train slated to link San Diego to San Francisco. The Governor's Office contends that high-speed rail stood the best chance of receiving federal stimulus money in this current round. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
- Just Warming Up: Fake is easier than real (1) Nov 17, 2009
Since that is the case, I think we should make the governor s job ceremonial much like it s been under master thespian Arnold Schwarzenegger. Arnold pulls out knifes to make YouTube videos, says wildly inappropriate things about Bonnie Garcia and others and tells legislators he does not like to go you-know-what themselves when he vetoes bills. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Schwarzenegger pumps up soldiers on Iraq trip; to visit Austrian hometown Nov 17, 2009
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger visited troops Monday in Iraq at a military camp outside Baghdad for the first time as California governor, signing autographs and recounting his own experience as an Austrian tank driver ... AFP - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger shakes hands, passes out cigars, and otherwise flexes his charm during a visit Monday to a military camp outside Baghdad, praising the troops there and promising to work out with them today. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Schwarzenegger wows US troops on return to Iraq Nov 17, 2009
CAMP VICTORY, Iraq (AFP) - Arnold Schwarzenegger flew in to Iraq on a morale-boosting visit for US troops on Monday, drawing cheers from servicemen and women, some of whom were lucky enough to be gifted a cigar. "I was here in 2003 and before I left I said 'I'll be back'," the Hollywood actor turned politician told almost 400 soldiers, mimicking his most famous line from the "Terminator" movies that made him a global star. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Hawaii gov's plan would restore classroom days Nov 16, 2009
SACRAMENTO -- As California's legislative leaders and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger rushed to craft a budget compromise in February, there were two key political goals. 1. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Water bond offers nearly $2 billion in 'pork' Nov 16, 2009
Dave Cogdill, R-Modesto, who authored the bond bill, which was signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday. "You've got to be able to convince the majority of the people in the state that there's something in there for them.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Schwarzenegger Aims to Lift California's Clout Nov 15, 2009
SACRAMENTO, March 23 -- Barred by the Constitution from running for president himself, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) is trying to do the next best thing: make sure his adoptive state plays a critical role in picking the next occupant of the White House. The movie star-turned-governor was the dominant force behind California's decision to shift its presidential primary to Feb. 5, 2008, a date that puts the nation's most populous and diverse state near the front of the nominating... (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Ford: union concerns resolved at Kansas City plant Nov 15, 2009
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Democrats who control the Legislature have plenty to disagree about. So it's a shame they can't even get together on an important issue on which they say they agree. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Water bills...and their loopholes Nov 15, 2009
Water laws signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger promise changes to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, whether or not an accompanying $11 billion bond is approved. The bills create agencies to oversee Delta management. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
The Conversation: Water pact falls short on protections Nov 15, 2009
Apparently, someone forgot to tell that to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The day after the package passed, he vowed "to build a canal around the Delta.". (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Story:Breakdown of California water bill Nov 15, 2009
Framed by a shrinking mountain reservoir, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a far-reaching water bond Monday intended to rebuild California's crumbling water system and fund new dams to save up the precious resource for dry years ... On Monday at Friant Dam, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the centerpiece of the just-passed five-bill water package an $11. (Fresno Bee)
Judge says seals can stay in California cove Nov 15, 2009
La Jolla, which has opposed seal-eviction orders because they could cost millions of dollars, asked the judge to reconsider because Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger had signed a bill that could permit the seals to remain. The measure changes the state trust to permit the Children's Pool to be used as a marine mammal park, and the City Council is not expected to force any costly eviction. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Long road ahead to secure water bond Nov 15, 2009
When Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was promoting a complex legislative package to rebuild California's water system, he often appeared alongside farmers who were unable to cultivate their land amid a third year of drought and federal pumping restrictions ... When Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was promoting a complex legislative package to rebuild California's water system, he often appeared alongside farmers who were unable to cultivate their land amid a third year of drought and federal pumping... (Fresno Bee)
Historic milestone Nov 15, 2009
When Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was promoting a complex legislative package to rebuild California's water system, he often appeared alongside farmers who were unable to cultivate their land amid a third year of drought and federal pumping restrictions ... The Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce commends Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sen. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Texan drives $1 million car into marshes Nov 14, 2009
He reportedly told the Texas City wrecker driver who towed his car that California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger called him Wednesday, along with several other celebrities. He said he was getting so many calls that he finally stopped answering his phone, said wrecker driver Gilbert Harrison of MCH Truck and Auto, which is storing the car. (MSNBC -- Business)
Huddle to help Nummi workers Nov 14, 2009
"We're planning for the end of production," said Young, adding that Nummi is working with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and local officials to find a new use for the 211-acre site. Nummi employees are represented by the United Auto Workers and a union representative stirred up the meeting by suggesting that the federal government should be trying to keep the factory open. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Web news publication focuses on Wyo. state govt. Nov 14, 2009
It looks like Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the State Supremes have just thrown open $20 billion of public works money to foreign companies and illegal aliens. I don't see any reason for celebrating that. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Davis calls energy crisis over Nov 14, 2009
Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger has indicated he favors competitive markets and enacting policies that attract more investment in power plants. Democrats in the Legislature may revive efforts to return as much as possible to the system in place before 1996, however. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
'2012' is formula action movie turned up to 10 Nov 14, 2009
He inserts moments of welcome black comedy, as when Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (played by a look-alike), somehow still in office, announces that the worst is over - only to be interrupted by the worst quake yet. And Emmerich makes sure that the special effects are nothing less than jaw-dropping. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Guv approves earlier presidential primary Nov 14, 2009
(03-15) 10:56 PDT Sacramento -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed a bill to move California's presidential primary from June to February, a measure he argued would make the Golden State more relevant in presidential campaigns. Images. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Schwarzenegger visits state's Capitol Hill Dems Nov 14, 2009
(02-28) 04:00 PST Washington -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 3 1/2 years into his tenure in Sacramento, pressed anew Tuesday for California to get what he calls its fair share of federal money -- and found a warm reception from the state's newly empowered Democrats in Congress. Images. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Privatization plan to bolster state revenues Nov 14, 2009
SACRAMENTO Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger unveiled a pair of financial disaster plans Thursday, proposing to address the state's budget crisis by slicing up to seven days off the public school year, releasing thousands of inmates from prison and packing others into county jails, cutting off healthcare to more than 200,000 children and drilling for oil off the Santa Barbara coast. The governor presented lawmakers with two alternative budgets. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
State thinks highly of college, not funding Nov 13, 2009
But deep cuts from the state, overcrowded conditions and rising fees have made her concerned about the quality of her daughter's education - and deeply critical of the way Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers are handling one of California's most treasured assets. "They're not doing a good job," Zuniga said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Dan Walters: California public pensions loom as big issue Nov 13, 2009
And it may get support from outgoing Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has tried, in vain, to overhaul the pension system. Meanwhile, CalPERS, whose board is controlled by union members, desperately wants to minimize backlash from its investment woes. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Calif says court could bypass lawmakers on prisons Nov 13, 2009
Arnold Schwarzenegger often walks through political no-man's land, denounced by those to his right as a RINO -- Republican in name only -- and those to his left as a troglodyte, with his proposal to reduce the state's prison population an excellent example ... Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger continues to suffer from multiple-policy disorder on prison overcrowding ... -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's administration said Thursday it can comply with a court order to sharply reduce California's prison... (Fresno Bee -- State)
Governor defends water-bond bill, acknowledges some money aims to build voter support Nov 13, 2009
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday defended $11 ... com - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signs the last of five pieces of hard-fought water-related legislation Thursday on a Brannan Island levee. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
EDITORIAL: Cogdill's departure a loss Nov 13, 2009
The announcement comes a day after Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger confirmed that Cogdill, R-Modesto, was on his short list for lieutenant governor ... With Millerton Lake as a backdrop, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed an $11 ... Californians may never know if Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was bluffing last week when he threatened to veto most if not all of the hundreds of bills on his desk as a way to leverage legislative leaders into a deal on the state's water supply and the future of the... (Fresno Bee)
