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The daily observations of Shane Goldmacher, a Capitol reporter covering the policy, politics and people of Sacramento.
2007-01-24 15:37
So, if you haven't noticed from the lack of posts, the blogging days here are the California Observer have been indefinitely suspended. But that doesn't mean I am not still writing stories i… Read More
2006-11-30 22:38
CW's Anthony York has a sit-down with Bonnie Reiss, the governor's close friend and a top adviser, as she leaves Sacramento.Here's one telling passage:That night, Schwarzenegger's political… Read More
2006-11-30 22:31
For those of you who do not know, this is my last week at Capitol Weekly. I am joining the Capitol bureau of the Sacramento Bee next month, after a short jaunt of doing normal things that do… Read More
2006-11-30 22:25
Today marks another departure in Gov. Schwarzenegger's administration. David Wetmore, who has served as assistant to the governor and director of his Washington, D.C. office since early 2005… Read More
2006-11-29 17:30
Terry Tamminen, a former top environmental aide to Gov. Schwarzenegger, had written a piece in the Chronicle today defending Attorney General Bill Lockyer's suit against automakers for causi… Read More
2006-11-28 22:40
Today has brought about a few interesting posts in the blogs-o-California-politics.First up, is this from Calitics, where an activist plots to take over the California Democratic Party--from… Read More
2006-11-28 17:59
The must-read of the day is a NY Times with Attorney General-elect Jerry Brown.As a Democrat accustomed to being in charge — you’re the mayor of Oakland as well as a former two-t… Read More
2006-11-28 00:29
This may be the definition of a slow news week. Today, there were, count 'em, zero press conferences that I was aware of in the Capitol. And tomorrow? Another goose egg Read More
2006-11-27 20:33
The California Teachers Association, one of the biggest and most powerful unions in the state, is launching a lawsuit to enable the union to campaign for partisan offices on public school gr… Read More
2006-11-27 17:49
The OC's Buzz reports that Lou Correa ekked out his victory over Assemblywoman Lynn Daucher by more votes than GOP write-in (and Democratic-funded spoiler Otto Bade)."Now I don't have to nam… Read More
2006-11-27 17:45
Jon Fleischman just keeps adding new names to his list of conservative bloggers.Just added, former Assemblyman Ray Haynes, incoming Assemblyman Anthony Adams, and Adam Aleman from San Bernar… Read More
2006-11-27 00:40
Gov. Schwarzenegger made an appearance this morning on NBC's Meet the Press with Tim Russert. Find the full transcript hereHere's some highlights:On what an "Arnold Republican" is:Well, it&r&hell…Read More
2006-11-22 19:57
Eat turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and be merry. See you all next week Read More
2006-11-22 00:41
This was the priceless little Thanksgiving message sent out by Democratic party guru and Angelides confidant Bob Mulholland:Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. There is hope coming f… Read More
2006-11-21 22:36
Read the following list of Schwarzenegger administration departutres very carefully from the LA Times' Jordan Rau on the Political Muscle blog. The second paragraph is good for a laugh.Chief… Read More
2006-11-21 19:38
Phil Angelides logged a $39,959 contribution to his campaign yesterday and the Democratic Party chipped in another $78,000.Also, if you've ever listened to San Francisco Giants baseball on t… Read More
2006-11-21 19:06
I know I know, it's not happening in California. But there is a big decision brewing in Washington between two Californians, new Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ranking Democrat on House Intelligen… Read More
2006-11-21 18:19
Bill Leonard, the recently reelected Republican Board of Equalization candidate, has a blog post wondering what happened to the Victory '06 get-out-the-vote effort.I had been excited about i… Read More
2006-11-21 01:22
That's Democrat Lou Correa's new lead in his race against Assemblywoman and GOPer Lynn Daucher for state Senate, according to the Orange County Registrar of Voters Read More
2006-11-20 22:57
The OC Register's Martin Wisckol says that Senate GOP leader Dick Ackerman is set to concede the 34th Senate District to Democrat Lou Correa Read More
2006-11-20 18:48
The Bee's Buzz reports that contribution limits are rising with the new year:The FPPC also raised per-person campaign contribution limits. For legislative hopefuls, the limit goes from $3,30… Read More
2006-11-16 17:35
Leg Secretary Richard Costigan and education adviser Alan Bersin are out.And Capitol Weekly's Skinny column reports that Ross LaJeunesse, a former chief of staff to Steve Westly, the Democra… Read More
2006-11-16 17:20
Perata, Núñez hold seven-figure reserves heading into 2007California's two top legislative Democrats have combined to raise more than $11 million in unlimited donations this ye… Read More
2006-11-15 22:59
Senate leader Don Perata's communications director Dave Sebeck is going from the red side of the building to green, taking a new job a "speechwriter and communications guru" for Assembly Spe… Read More

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