- Making News: Don Perata Sworn in as Senate President Pro-Tem
The new Democratic leader of California's State Senate says he wants to work with Governor Schwarzenegger. But the Governor has plans to challenge legislative powers, and Oakland Senator Don Perata may have skeletons in his closet. Barbara O'Connor, professor of communications at Sacramento State University, is optimistic that partisan political debate will give way to positive restructuring in Sacramento. - Reporter's Notebook: Cal Gets Holiday Instead of Roses
UC Berkeley football players are frustrated and angry. Ranked the number 4 team in the country, instead of playing in the Rose Bowl against Michigan on New Years Day, they'll be in the Holiday Bowl on December 30--against 23rd ranked Texas Tech. Ray Ratto, sports columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, has more on the Bears, the Bowls and the Polls.
California Legislative Analyst on California economy and budget
Senator McClintock on state budget, taxes
Economic Recovery Act (Prop 57, 2004)