First Take: Brown’s loose lips. Dissecting Whitman’s economic plan.

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Is Jerry Brown a straight-shooter or a loose cannon? Maybe both? Seema Mehta finds political experts who offer both points of view.

Michael Mishak talks to some economists who say Meg Whitman’s economic plans will do little to help the state’s jobs crunch.

Patrick McGreevy looks at the Bell-inspired local-government-reform measures on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s desk.

George Skelton says Brown could be an effective governor -- if he agrees only to serve one term and not worry about reelection.

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-- Anthony York in Sacramento