SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The first thing to know about the Republican candidate for California governor is that he's a good guy, not a jerk or a crackpot.
You could confidently vote for state Sen. Brian Dahle and smile — not feel the urge to throw up.
A seed farmer from the tiny Lassen County town of Bieber in the mountainous northeast, Dahle, 57, is likeable, level-headed and highly respected by colleagues of both parties. He's a fighter, but not a ranting demagogue.
