california update 7 31 01 serious effort currently underway california unseat senator burton san francisco president pro tem even though chances happening relatively low john bryson ceo socal support governor making huge efforts oust burton replace one two potential candidates richard alarcon san fernando valley majority whip sheila kuehl los angeles alarcon already stated would accept position however minimum bryson governor davis senators hope burton rethink position mou socal bailout additionally behind scenes things looking grim california due implications direct access biggest opponent direct access comes governor office realize potential effects direct access could undermine revenue stream supporting bond issuance