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<p>Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger is preparing a push to deregulate the state's electricity markets -- a move embraced by business leaders and some energy analysts but criticized by many Democrats and consumer advocates as a return to the failed policies that sparked California's energy crisis.</p>

Bomb threat empties state power-grid offices - Published 12:00 am PDT Tuesday, April 17, 2007 Authorities on Monday were investigating two suspicious incidents involving the California Independent System Operator that led to the evacuation of employees from their offices, officials said. A suspect had been identified but had not yet been arrested, ISO spokeswoman Stephanie McCorkle said Monday night, adding she could not say whether the suspect is an ISO employee. Power to several ISO computer systems was interrupted late Sunday, McCorkle said, but it did not affect the state's power grid, and all systems were restored by 6 a.m....

<p>As the strains of "America the Beautiful" fell over a crowd just outside, Gray Davis took one last walk as governor down a long hallway to the Capitol's west steps, where on a cool November morning, his public life ended abruptly at 11:20 a.m.</p>

MIDI - TOMORROWThe voters come out tomorrowBet your bottom dollar that tomorrow we'll have fun Just thinking about tomorrowGives us hope for California's future...he'll be done When we see all our money he's been spending...we are getting so angry, we could scream! It will be judgment day tomorrowI won't leave a hanging chad tomorrow...there's no way Tomorrow...tomorrow...I love you, tomorrowWe're gonna get rid of Gray The earthquake will hit tomorrow...RATS will all be shaking come tomorrow...what a day We'll go to the polls tomorrow...there's a message to be sent tomorrow...hip hooray When we see all of our money he's...

<p>Setting the stage for a post-election legal challenge to the recall vote, Democrats are set to launch a national fund-raising campaign today to help pay for any legal action needed if Tuesday's election on Gov. Gray Davis' future is close.</p>

The Deadline to Register to Vote In California, the deadline to register to vote for an election is 15 days before each local and statewide election day, so please register early!(Click here for more information on California's 15-day close of registration.)

®An American Cyber-Column Cough! Rich GalenFriday, August 22, 2003 This is true: An AP headline yesterday read: "Gov. Davis Announce $53 Million In Environmental Grants" The lead read: "Gov. Gray Davis was joined by Sen. Barbara Boxer on Wednesday to announce the awarding of $53 million in grants to protect California's environment." During the 2000 election a report was released indicating that Houston, Texas had won the annual competition for the most unhealthful air of any city in America. Our friends on the Left fairly fell on the ground and twitched with emotion as they pointed out the Governor...

FReeper musicians, can any of you record this with a Mamas and Papas type sound? If you can, I am certain that it would be played all over talk radio, particularly in California. MIDI - CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' Surplus is all gone…it's been blown away Ask our governor...what he has to say He says not to worry…it will all be okay California's screamin'…we must get rid of Gray Everything's a mess…more harm he'll do today While he's blaming the right wing…the state's in disarray 'Though Davis says he's in control…and it will be okay California's screamin'…we must get rid of Gray...

I probably represent many Californians who are not yet on any candidate's bandwagon. My intent is to start and fuel a friendly discussion among us, hopefully relatively free from flamethrowers and those on the pay of any particular campaign.I suggest I'm representative in these ways: I am myself very conservative, politically and otherwise. Yet...I understand we're electing a politician, not a pastor. And...I understand that, judged from God's absolute standard, EVERY vote since Eden is a vote for the lesser of two evils.I also understand that it is difficult to accomplish anything politically without winning. And...I understand that it is...

MIDI - HATS OF TO LARRY We have all been screwed big time...by scumbag Grayout Davis One candidate's very sensuous...she has come forward to save us Pants off for Mary...don't be a fo-oo-ool With her as governor, it...would be so co-oo-ool If it is la-ate...and you...do not have yourself a da-ate Mary Carey's sure to come through for you She will get you aroused You'll like the things she has espoused Mary Carey, I'm voting for you-oo-oo-oo Pants off for Mary...don't be a fo-oo-ool With her as governor, it...would be so co-oo-ool She will please your eyes...oh, my...are you...

MIDI - RHINESTONE COWBOY Though Mulholland still thinks I am greatI know I have screwed this state I've cheated and lied as well as both of the ClintonsAll the anchors say I'm a boob I've seen that watching the tubeIt is getting me down I've done a load of compromisingI've sold votes...is that surprising? Before it is over, I'll be the one standing tall Like a Bengal tiger...I will fight so that Sharon and I do not have to leave Like a Bengal tiger...Arnold Schwarzenegger, I'll be back and you will grieve I really know how to deceive Illegals,...

PR03:365FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE08/14/2003 GOVERNOR DAVIS ANNOUNCES THE POWER OUTAGES ON THE EAST COAST POSE NO THREAT TO THE CALIFORNIA POWER GRID 08/14/2003 SACRAMENTOGovernor Gray Davis made the following statement today regarding the power outages on the East Coast:"My office has been briefed by the CAL ISO, and we have been assured the California electrical grid is not at risk. I have ordered the CHP, the Office of Homeland Security, and the National Guard to take all necessary actions to ensure California's electrical grid continues to function effectively. According to the ISO, we face no such dangers in California. Because...

<p>Will he win? Well, he'll bring new voters to the polls--we saw this in Minnesota with Jesse [Ventura]. People who never voted will find it cool to vote for Arnie, and even though they might not be the most sophisticated participant in the process, they'll probably intuit that a vote isn't just a thumbs-up statement. It means something. Yelling "I bought your video" doesn't really put an actor in your debt, but shouting "I voted for you" somehow does.</p>

<p>I don't know if Arnold Schwarzenegger will run for governor. But I do know this: Our standard-order politicians are dreaming if they think they are going to blow him away.</p> <p>I'm not surprised that the general public sees Schwarzenegger, so far, as little more than a Hollywood celebrity. But the political class should know better. This is a man of substance with accomplishments in charity and business that would make him a very formidable candidate for the state's highest office, even if his lack of political experience makes it difficult to guess what kind of governor he would ultimately be.</p>

American Radio with Dave Champion

Working with the public employee unions allied with CA Governor Gray Davis, the new pro-Davis group immediately hired the states leading initiative signature gathering firms to circulate a counter petition everywhere the recall petition carriers are working.Signature sheets for the Pro Davis petition look just like a regular intitiative or recall signature sheet. Pro-Davis workers oftern station themselves near Anti Davis carriers, who get 75 cents for every valid signature they turn in.Most of the recall money comes from Republican Congressman Darrell Issa of Northern San Diego County, who plans to run as a potential Davis replacement if the recall...

Warning From FOX40 Viewer About Misleading Petitions Melissa Remick June 3, 2003, 9:43 PM PDT FOLSOM -- FOX40 News is looking into a story brought to us by one of you through our Viewer's Voice. A viewer in Folsom says take a good a look before you sign any petitions. She almost signed something she was against. So, was it an honest mistake or is this an example of dirty politics? Decked in stripes and stars, Aaron Park with the Placer County Republican Assembly handed in 10 thousand Recall Davis signatures to the assistant registrar of voters in Auburn Tuesday...

The California Governors team from the past two elections is working on stratgy to fight the recall petition movement and has hired fundraisers.Seven months after he won re-election in what could have been the final race of his career, Gov. Grey Davis is mounting yet another statewide campaign-this time to crush a drive by Republicans to recall him from office.First, the Davis committee is trying to stymie the local CA congressmans petition drive.To do that, it has hired crews to circulate its own petition, essentially a stack of paper that makes a public statement against the recall but has no...

<p>Gov. Gray Davis, chastising a Republican congressman funding an effort to oust him from office, said Tuesday that the recall movement against him is a misplaced use of the constitutional replacement procedure. In an interview with The Bee editorial board, Davis said Rep. Darrell Issa is simply seeking an easy path to the Governor's Office without adequate grounds for a recall.</p>