Bill Lockyer

While San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom may have gotten in front of the pack in announcing a first step toward running for California governor in 2010, he's to some extent far behind in raising cash for that venture.

Several other rumored and presumed candidates have been stockpiling campaign cash for several months, though the titles of their campaign accounts are just nebulous enough to allow them to change plans.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger tours the Tesla Motor headquarters in San Carlos Monday: Getty Images PhotoGov. Arnold Schwarzenegger visited the Bay Area Monday to announce that a unique all-electric car company has agreed to set up a manufacturing facility in the state for its long-awaited sedan model.

Speaking with State Treasurer Bill Lockyer and other state officials, Schwarzenegger said he was enthusiastic about Tesla Motor's agreeing to build its so-called Model S vehicle in California. The company in recent months has turned heads in automobile circles for its lightning-quick, all-electric two seat roadsters.