California Insider

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has made Andrea Hoch his chief legal counsel in the governor's office, replacing Peter Siggins, who is acting chief of staff and is expected to leave the administration after the election.

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa accuses Schwarzenegger of misusing the ballot initiative process.

Interesting poll from the Survey and Policy Institute at San Jose State. They find that while Schwarzenegger's approval rating has continued to decline and voters are not inclined to reelect him, a plurality still say they would like to see him succeed. I don't think I've ever seen that question asked in a poll before. The report is here.