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California's become a poster child for the recession including a $20 billion budget deficit. you would think the state's department of transportation, caltrans is pinching pennies, right? it's spending a fortune and you won't believe on what. keeping hem them honest tonight, here's ted rawlins. >> reporter: these pricey new desks are part of a $75 million shopping spree at a time when the state of california is in deep financial trouble. the money is about what it could cost to pay 800 teachers, but instead, it went for new office furniture and new vehicles. some of the vehicles are sitting un...

What is the most serious issue right now if this flooding continues to get higher? >> reporter: well i think there are a couple but you're absolutely right. the medical center is one of the largest centers in the country. that's certainly an issue. also, the whole oil chemical and manufacturing businesses and industries all could be at risk. it all really depends on how bad the flooding is and how long that keeps the roads shut down. and hopefully we don't have any like big chemical spills anything like that because that would be a huge add the challenge. >> people forget with all that oil com...