GRAY DAVIS is getting loads of bad press over the Oracle scandal in California, but it doesn’t seem to be getting a lot of national attention yet. But California readers keep sending me stuff and asking why it’s not getting noticed elsewhere. Beats me. Lots of other news? A vague sense of caution after overhyping the Enron scandal early on? Whatever, here are some links I’ve gotten, if you’re interested.

This story from the Sacramento Bee says that state officials tried to block the Oracle contract to the last minute but were overruled by higher ups.

This story from the Contra Costa Times says more or less the same thing, but with more details.

This story from the Mercury News says it was “Davis Advisers” who pressured for the deal to go through despite obvious improprieties.

Pretty much the same story in each, but with different emphasis. This seems like pretty serious stuff to me.