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Poll finds Schwarzenegger's rating at new low

A new survey by the Field Poll shows California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's public opinion rating has slumped to a new low.

Gov. wants sex offenders' parole records retained

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday ordered California corrections officials to keep sex offenders' parole records indefinitely after he learned the files of a man now charged with killing a 17-year-old girl had been destroyed.

Thousands mourn death of Southern Calif. teen

Thousands of teachers, classmates and neighbors filled a high school stadium Saturday to honor a 17-year-old girl whose body was discovered in a shallow, lakeside grave as her parents vowed to dedicate themselves to protecting children from sex predators.

Calif. judge says state employees owed back pay

A California judge is ordering back pay for more than 50,000 state workers he ruled were illegally furloughed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Key events in Hummer's history

1992 — AM General LLC, which makes Humvees for the U.S. Army, begins selling its first civilian vehicle, the Hummer. California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the first civilian customers.

Schwarzenegger, Clinton attend obesity summit

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and former President Bill Clinton are in Los Angeles to discuss solutions to America's obesity crisis.

Calif. gov hits back at GOP opposed to stimulus

California's Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is hitting back at members of his party for attacking President Barack Obama's economic recovery plan.

Calif. political drama bad sign for Schwarzenegger

At the start of his final year in office, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger appealed to California lawmakers to work with him to pull the state out of its financial crisis and reform state government.

Protesters force Olympic Torch detour

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Protesters forced the Olympic torch relay to change course Friday when the flame entered a troubled Vancouver neighborhood.

Schwarzenegger, lawmakers clash over lt. governor

The California Assembly on Thursday rejected Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's pick for lieutenant governor, setting up a potential legal showdown after the governor said he would attempt to seat his nominee despite the vote.

Olympic torch rerouted twice to avoid protesters

Various groups from an impoverished section of downtown joined forces Friday morning and caused the Olympic torch relay to change course twice, a small but satisfying victory for protest organizers.

Schwarzenegger, lawmakers push for federal money

In their ongoing quest to bridge California's huge budget gap, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers on Friday sent letters to congressional leaders and the Obama administration pressing for nearly $1 billion in federal aid.

Schwarzenegger, lawmakers: Calif. was shortchanged

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and California state lawmakers from both parties say the federal government has been shortchanging California and are pressing for nearly $1 billion.

GOP lawmakers seek to suspend Calif. climate law

Republican lawmakers in California are circulating a ballot initiative backed by business interests that would suspend California's landmark law to cut greenhouse gas emissions, a signature policy of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's tenure.

Schwarzenegger: Florida known for 'old people'

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says Florida is "for the old people" and that no one wants to take a vacation in Iowa.

First woman set to lead California National Guard

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has appointed the first woman to head the California National Guard, the nation's largest guard unit.

Birth defect total in California town now at 6

The local health director says a sixth birth-defect case has been confirmed in Kettleman City, where residents are battling plans to expand California's largest hazardous-waste landfill.

Schwarzenegger doesn't blame voters for ill will

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Monday he doesn't blame voters for believing the state will be worse off when he leaves office than when he started.

Did Calif. lawmakers' private lunch violate law?

Majorities of both houses of California's Legislature RSVP'd for a private lunch with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger after he delivered his State of the State address earlier this month, raising questions about whether the gathering violated state law.

Calif. Senate approves single-payer health care

The California Senate approved creating a government-run health care system for the nation's most populous state on Thursday, ignoring a veto threat from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger lobbies federal gov't

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Democratic legislators said they're optimistic the federal government will help California bridge a projected $20 billion deficit, but it's far too soon to know how much.

Standard & Poor's lowers ratings on Calif. debt

A major credit-rating agency lowered California's debt rating Wednesday, putting pressure on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and lawmakers to start tackling the state's $20 billion deficit.

Analyst: Schwarzenegger's budget overly optimistic

California's nonpartisan legislative analyst says Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposal to close a $20 billion budget gap is overly optimistic.

FACT CHECK: Dealmaking common under Schwarzenegger

In a widely reported national interview over the weekend, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger criticized Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson by saying the Democrat withheld his vote on health care legislation to get more money for his state.

Gov. declares state of emergency in Calif. county

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency Tuesday in the Northern California county struck by a weekend earthquake, saying damage from the magnitude-6.5 temblor was expected to top $28 million.

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Thousands mourn death of Southern Calif. teen
Source: msnbc.com

Thousands of teachers, classmates and neighbors filled a San Diego-area high school football stadium to honor a 17-year-old girl allegedly killed by a registered sex offender.

Schwarzenegger wants more drilling, less greenhouse gas
Source: The Sacramento Bee

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday simultaneously defended the state's greenhouse gas reduction law and repeated his support of expanded oil drilling off the Santa Barbara coast.

Amazon picks Colorado to stage tax fight
Source: msnbc.com

In severing those ties, Amazon blamed a new state law requiring it to collect up to an estimated $4.6 million in online sales taxes a year.

Thousands mourn death of Southern Calif. teen
Source: msnbc.com

Thousands of teachers, classmates and neighbors filled a San Diego-area high school football stadium to honor a 17-year-old girl allegedly killed by a registered sex offender.

Thousands mourn death of Southern Calif. teen
Source: msnbc.com

Thousands of teachers, classmates and neighbors filled a San Diego-area high school football stadium to honor a 17-year-old girl allegedly killed by a registered sex offender.

Thousands expected to mourn death of SoCal teen
Source: msnbc.com

Students have wrapped ribbons around 8,000 sunflowers to hand out at a memorial service for Chelsea King, the 17-year-old girl whose murder has shaken her community and spurred calls for legal changes in how child sex offenders are treated.

SF mayor Newsom to run for CA lieutenant governor
Source: msnbc.com

After dropping out of the gubernatorial race last year, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom announced Friday that he is running for lieutenant governor.

Governor: Retain parole records on sex offenders
Source: msnbc.com

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday ordered California corrections officials to keep sex offenders' parole records indefinitely after he learned the files of a man now charged with killing a 17-year-old girl had been destroyed.

Probation report cites predatory traits of suspect
Source: msnbc.com

A decade-old probation report on a sex offender accused of murdering California teenager Chelsea King contained a psychiatrist's conclusion that the defendant had "significant predatory traits" toward underage girls and should be kept in prison for as long as possible.

Jerry Brown seeks return to Calif. governor's seat
Source: msnbc.com

Democrat Jerry Brown officially entered the California governor's race Tuesday, giving the party an iconic candidate in a contest expected to be the most costly in state history.

States may ban credit checks on job applicants
Source: msnbc.com

It\'s hard enough to find a job in this economy, and now some people are facing another hurdle: Potential employers are holding their credit histories against them.

States may ban credit checks on job applicants
Source: msnbc.com

It's hard enough to find a job in this economy, and now some people are facing another hurdle: Potential employers are holding their credit histories against them.

Schools face cash crunch as stimulus runs out
Source: MSNBC.com

The nation's public schools are falling under severe financial stress as states slash education spending and drain federal stimulus money that staved off deep cuts.

Obama to propose limits on insurance rates
Source: msnbc.com

President Barack Obama will propose giving federal authorities the power to limit rate hikes by health insurance companies - part of a new health care overhaul plan he will unveil Monday in a last-ditch bid to salvage his signature issue.

Hopes for compromise at Obama's health care summit
Source: msnbc.com

Two governors are hoping Democrats and Republican can work out a compromise on a health care - starting the big meeting Thursday that President Barack Obama has with members of Congress.

George Will: Blinded by science on climate change
Source: tulsaworld.com

According to George Will " Science, many scientists say, has been restored to her rightful throne because progressives have regained power. " He is apparently unhappy with that state as he then continues on to criticize Dr.

Zsa Zsa's husband says he's ready to lead Calif.
Source: msnbc.com

What the world already knows of Prince Frederic von Anhalt reads like a tabloid writer's dream: eighth husband of Zsa Zsa Gabor, lover (never confirmed) of Anna Nicole Smith, self-proclaimed member of European royalty.

Schools face cash crunch as stimulus runs out
Source: msnbc.com

The nation's public schools are falling under severe financial stress as states slash education spending and drain federal stimulus money that staved off deep cuts.

State: Birth defect rate in CA town not unusual
Source: msnbc.com

State health officials said Tuesday they found nothing unusual about the rate of infant birth defects in an impoverished San Joaquin Valley farm town located next to the West's largest toxic waste dump.

Officials: Birth defects in CA town not unusual
Source: msnbc.com

State health officials said Tuesday they found nothing unusual about the rate of infant birth defects in an impoverished San Joaquin Valley farm town located next to the West's largest toxic waste dump.

Crews fight through wall of mud near L.A.
Source: msnbc.com

Crews wade through thigh-high mud to check for gas leaks and survey damage in the foothills north of Los Angeles as residents wait to find out if they could return to their homes.

Schwarzenegger: Florida known for 'old people'
Source: msnbc.com

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says Florida is "for the old people" and that no one wants to take a vacation in Iowa.

Oil, trucking biz sue California over fuel rule
Source: msnbc.com

The petroleum and trucking industries Tuesday sued to block California's first-in-the-nation mandate for cleaner, low-carbon fuels.

Coast-to-coast double-digit college tuition hikes
Source: msnbc.com

As students around the country anxiously wait for college acceptance letters, their parents are sweating the looming tuition bills at public universities.

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