New Sheriffs in Towns: An increasing number of cities and town are looking into moving their police operations under the sheriff's umbrella. [California Watch]
How Bell Did It: A loophole in a little-noticed city ballot measure -- passed in an election that attracted about 400 voters -- allowed that city's sky-high salaries. [LA Times]
New Whitman Ad: She builds on her theme that Jerry Brown has no plan. [Political Blotter]
A Labor-Friendly Solution: California is near the end of a fourth week without a budget. [Sacramento Bee]
A's Ok for Ballot: The mayor of San Jose says he'll ask the council to approve a ballpark measure for the November ballot. [SF Gate]