You may be thinking of Gray Davis, who was recalled from office by popular vote about a decade ago.
A governor may be removed from office through impeachment, where the state legislature votes to charge the governor with misconduct, followed by a trial and possible removal if convicted. Additionally, a governor can be removed via a recall election, which allows voters to petition for a special election to determine whether the governor should be removed from office.
Because of a budget deficit caused by a massive black out and the de-regulation of the electric companies.
The highest elective office in California is Governor.
That depends on the State Constitution.
If the governor of Texas dies, resigns, or is removed, the lieutenant governor will take his place until reelection.
The Leiutenant Governor
James Webb Throtmorten
Rod Blagojevich
As of July 2014, the governor of California is currently Jerry Brown. He is a democrat. He was sworn into office on January 3, 2011.
He is the current Governor of California.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger The current Governor of California is Jerry Brown. He was the 34th and is now the 39th governor of California. He is the only governor to serve twice as a California Governor. He was first elected in 1975 and he served until 1983. He was recently elected Governor of California again in 2011.
California Governor