They look for ways to maintain and increase spending, which is the root of the crisis. Never once do the brightest minds in California consider the obvious: the state is spending way too much money and no amount of increased revenue can possibly pay for all that spending. Its just not possible. Until California's elites come to terms with the fact the state cannot do everything well, it will continue to suffer from living beyond its means.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus