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News and Events: January 2002 2002 california election
candidates and ballot measures to be voted on at statewide election 2002
 Radio Archives

The California Report
California Republican Gubernatorial Debate
San Jose State University
Tuesday, January 22

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The California Report
Governor Davis and Federal Authorities Clash Over Offshore Drilling

Program originally broadcast January 15
Deirdre Kennedy reports.
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Forum takes a look at Governor Davis' State of the State address
Program originally broadcast January 9
Guests:
• Ellen Ciurczak, Sacramento Bureau Chief of KQED Public Radio's The California Report
• Jean Ross, Executive Director of California Budget Project
• A.G. Block, Executive Director
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Links to articles about the 2002 Election:
 Recent Analysis

San Francisco Chronicle:
CAMPAIGN 2002: Debate snapshot
GOP candidates slam Davis, each other
Electorate still heavily white, Minorities making inroads slowly, poll shows

Hard choices await lawmakers in '02 Budget, security issues eclipse energy as state's top priority
Los Angeles Times:
Davis and Foe Close in Poll
Riordan and Davis Widen Money Lead
GOP Rivals for Governor Debate Their Differences
A Case of the Blahs in GOP Primary
In the GOP, a Sit-Down, Stand-Up Debate
Facing a Year of Choices in State Politics

Sacramento Bee:
Riordan still out in front of pack
The Buzz: MAPA plays mix-'n'-match endorsements
GOP race gathers speed
It's an even-numbered year, and spotlight turns to the governorship
Fresno Bee:
News from the 2002 California campaign trail
A clear view GOP gubernatorial debate offers useful look at candidates
GOP candidates rip each other, Davis in debate
San Jose Mercury News:
Voters get first look at GOP top 3
Bakersfield Californian:
Uncontested Candidates still rake it in

IN DEPTH:
Los Angeles Times: Race for Governor
San Jose Mercury News: Politics and Government Section
Sacramento Bee: Politics -- California Elections
 The Issues

The State Economy
San Francisco Chronicle:
GOP hopefuls blame Davis for energy crisis Gubernatorial candidates ready for debate
Lawmakers fine-tuning state budget, Increases in income, sales tax could ease deficit, cost of terror prevention

The Bakersfield Californian:
Law Would Stop State Raid of Coffers

San Jose Mercury News:
Oil drilling leases may become issue in governor's race
Governor's budget reins in programs for disadvantaged
Davis leaves door open for possible tax hike
Budget deficit may delay key transportation projects

Los Angeles Times:
Legislature Cuts Budget by $2.2 Billion
State May Be Broke by June, Connell Says
Davis' Budget Too Optimistic, Analyst Warns
Budget Cuts Hit Poor the Hardest
Sacramento Bee:
Committees join to OK budget cuts
GOP hopefuls offer rival budget visions
Retirement account uncertainty overlies state budget situation
Budget begs, borrows, steals -- but doesn't balance
Fresno Bee:
Davis asked to scale back farm tax break

The Energy Crisis
San Francisco Chronicle:
State 2001 energy tab totaled $26.7 billion
Reorganized PG&E could sell Sierra land
Energy aides face fines over consultant disclosure rule
PG&E wants state to set it free Bankruptcy ruling could reshape energy industry
State came within kilowatt of signing lopsided PG&E deal
Sacramento Bee:
Audit urges new leadership for power grid
State, PG&E looking for bankruptcy mediator
Power troubles linger
Davis takes on his energy policy critics
PUC draft calls for PG&E to cut prices
State hit with claim by PG&E
PUC asked to give details of PG&E plan
Calpine drastically cuts new power-plant plans
State files fraud suit against PG&E parent
State moves to pull plug on worst power contracts
Public funds for power no longer needed, state says
People power: State slashes electricity use
Power play for control of grid

San Jose Mercury News:
Funding shield proposed
Attorney General Lockyer sues PG&E alleging unfair business practices
In bankruptcy, PG&E's stockpile of cash amounts to $4.9 billion

Fresno Bee:
Redesigned power market may include 'damage control' price caps

Dow Jones Newswire:
Calif Gov Aide: LADWP's Gouged State During Power Crisis

IN DEPTH:
Fresno Bee: California Power Crisis
San Francisco Chronicle: THE ENERGY CRUNCH

Terrorism
Sacramento Bee:
Terrorism-readiness sales tax plan shelved
Davis, Republicans tout questionable antiterrorism measures
San Francisco Chronicle:

Governor's race a post-terror test
San Jose Mercury News:
Wiretapping bill dealt legal setback
The Oakland Tribune:
Government tops fear list in California

Education
San Jose Mercury News:
Davis budget spares schools

Sacramento Bee:
Riordan: Local is best for schools
State ranks schools by performance
Education spared worst budget pain
Fresno Bee:
Schools Under Fire
Los Angeles Times:
Gains on State Tests Slow Down at Schools

Republican Party
San Francisco Chronicle:
GOP candidates split on abortion issue
Bush visit sends GOP gubernatorial hopefuls and Davis scrambling

Los Angeles Times:
GOP Hopefuls Court Moderate Group
Jones Assails Riordan as Simon Stays on Sidelines
Pursuing a Prexy Photo Op--and Op, Op and Away

Sacramento Bee:
Three Republicans struggle for their party's future
Analysis: Riordan's foes aim appeals at GOP faithful
2002 elections will determine whether Republicans can regain parity
San Jose Mercury News
GOP hopefuls try less-divisive tack in effort to attract women, Latinos

 The Candidates

Gray Davis (D)
Sacramento Bee:
Davis' financial scrambling carries the distinct aroma of Enron
Davis ad: Riordan fuzzy on abortion
Davis, under union pressure, changes stance on workers' comp boost
Court upholds Davis' clemency role
Review counters Davis version of Cal Grant plan
Analysis: Davis' balancing act rides on uncertainties
Davis supports new privacy measure
Davis Budget: A Balancing Act
Davis steps up campaign fund raising
Davis has lists, but California still has problems
Davis Focus: Taxes, Terror
Davis Hopes to Add 300 to CHP
Davis did what he promised he'd do about crime

Los Angeles Times:
Davis Defends His Ads
Davis TV Ads Attack Riordan
Suit Protests Davis Review of Clemency
Wrapping Himself in the Flag, Davis Misses His Chance to Lead

Davis Pledges No Tax Hikes in State Speech

Davis' Wiretap Plan Smells a Lot Like Reelection Insurance
Balancing Budget Is Risky Job for Davis
San Jose Mercury News:
Davis gets low marks in new poll
Davis' Political Future on the Line
Davis Maps Priorities: schools, public safety

Bakersfield Californian:
Local lawmakers criticize Davis speech
The Oakland Tribune:
Burton backs Gov. Davis' re-election
San Francisco Chronicle:
Davis' rating continues skid
Davis lashes out at Riordan on abortion rights stand
Ad Watch: Gray Davis
Quiet reversal from Davis on profiling
Why is Gov. Davis trying to be Gen. Eisenhower?
Adwatch: Gray Davis
Governor pledges to fight Bush on drilling Davis says he'll defend state's coastal waters

Richard Riordan (R)
Los Angeles Times:
A Comment Davis Won't Let Riordan Forget
Coastal Voters Targeted as Key to Riordan Win
Riordan Starts State Bus Tour, Criticizes Davis
Riordan's Campaign Atypical for Republican
Davis' Budget Plan Rebuked by Riordan
Riordan to Air First TV Ad of Gubernatorial Campaign

San Francisco Chronicle:
Riordan silent on abortion flap
Can Riordan's L.A. charm spread statewide?
GOP leaders back Riordan's liberal ways Pro-choice, anti-gun candidate may be best bet against Davis
Political Ad Watch
Sacramento Bee:
Riordan might be overselling a good school idea
Riordan: 'Pro-choice' as mayor and now
Riordan emerges from first GOP primary debate without a scratch
Riordan not shying from gay issues

San Jose Mercury News:
Riordan campaign decides to stay away from details
Candidate touts pro-business goals
Ex-L.A. mayor's 8 years in office highlighted in ad
Fresno Bee:
Riordan leads Davis in new poll

Bill Jones (R)
Sacramento Bee:
Jones Shines in Debate, but How to Build on It?
Jones proposes 'teaching academies'
Jones blames Davis for budget crisis

Los Angeles Times:
Jones Answers Questions on Immigration
Candidate Jones Says Davis Is Stonewalling in Lottery Case
Candidate Criticizes Davis Over Leadership
Jones Blames Davis for State Lottery 'Scam'

Fresno Bee:
Farm bureau endorses GOP's Jones
Jones assails Davis, Riordan about Enron
Jones supporters keep the faith on election chances
Central Valley voters key for Jones
Bill Jones blames governor for budget crisis

William E. Simon Jr. (R)
Los Angeles Times:
In Uphill Fight, Simon Focuses on Agriculture
Simon Gets Jarvis Group's Nod, Promises to Veto Any Tax Increase
Giuliani stumps for Simon
Simon Opts to Air First Ad on Radio
Simon Stresses Republican Credentials

Simon Has Stock in Alleged Profiteer
San Francisco Chronicle:
Boost from Giuliani doubles Simon support, poll shows
Governor hopeful Simon attacks Davis' budget plan State needs to swallow bitter pill now, he says
San Jose Mercury News:
Giuliani brings star power to friend's run for governor
GOP candidate Simon takes aim at Davis
Sacramento Bee:
AdWatch: Simon points to his business and prosecution roles
Primary 2002: Davis rival airs plan to end deficits
Fresno Bee:
GOP hopeful pushes reservoir plans
Oakland Tribune:
Simon urges toll road for Caldecott

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