A CALIFORNIA RESIGNATION:

Besieged Secretary of State Kevin Shelley resigned today in the face of multiple investigations of his political and professional conduct.

Arnold will appoint his successor. (Via California Mafia).

UPDATE: John Baker emails: “The LA Times never mentions Mr. Shelley’s party affiliation. Is it safe to assume he is a Democrat?” Yes, it is.

ANOTHER UPDATE: BoiFromTroy has more.