With President Obama trying to deal with the Democrats' loss in Massachusetts, a new poll shows he's losing some support in California.

A new Field Poll shows Obama's approval rating is down to 56%, compared to 60% in October and 65% in March. California Politics, The Times' new blog, has more, as well as a roundup of what's going on in Sacramento and beyond.

Also on California Politics: How the election of Scott Brown is playing out in California. The Times' Seema Mehta reports it has given hope to the Republicans trying to defeat Barbara Boxer.

"The era of saying, well, something's a blue state and is always going to be a blue state is over," said California Senate candidate Carly Fiorina, speaking Tuesday afternoon to reporters after a speech to businesspeople in North Hollywood. "Voters are engaged."

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