
** FILE ** In this Jan. 10, 2013, file photo, California Gov. Jerry Brown said he is seeking “to avoid the fiscal mess that the last few governors” faced, by using “a common-sense approach to how we spend our money.” (Associated Press)

Gov. Jerry Brown is headed to China to drum up business for California. His entourage includes 90 officials and friends who ponied up $10,000 for the weeklong trip.

Gov. Jerry Brown is headed to China to drum up business for California. His entourage includes 90 officials and friends who ponied up $10,000 for the weeklong trip.

** FILE ** Jerry Brown

** FILE ** In this Jan. 10, 2013, file photo, California Gov. Jerry Brown said he is seeking “to avoid the fiscal mess that the last few governors” faced, by using “a common-sense approach to how we spend our money.” (Associated Press)

California Gov. Jerry Brown said Thursday he is seeking “to avoid the fiscal mess that the last few governors” faced, by using “a common-sense approach to how we spend our money.” (Associated Press)

** FILE ** In this Jan. 10, 2013, file photo, California Gov. Jerry Brown said he is seeking “to avoid the fiscal mess that the last few governors” faced, by using “a common-sense approach to how we spend our money.” (Associated Press)

Gov. Jerry Brown

A fan holds a sign for Dallas Cowboys player Jerry Brown who was killed in an automobile accident during the Cowboys' 20-19 win over Cincinnati Bengals on Dec. 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. (Associated Press)