Los Angeles, CA -- In the wake of the defeat of all but one of the initiatives on Tuesday’s ballot, the state of California faces a $21.3 billion deficit, and legislative leaders met yesterday with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to begin to look at ways to close the budget gap.

Carmen “Nuch” Trutanich, a political neophyte who said during the campaign that he would serve two terms and then retire, has defeated veteran City Councilman Jack Weiss 55.74% to 44.26% according to semi-official results released Wednesday. He will now take on the job of City Attorney beginning July 1.

Trutanich bested Weiss in a hard fought campaign that included numerous traded accusations and high powered supporters lining up on both sides.