Gov. Jerry Brown and his wife, Anne Gust Brown, center, chuckle as he ad libs a line during the swearing-in ceremony administered by state Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.

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The front row of California Gov. Jerry Brown's inauguration included Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Paul Pelosi, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Richard Blum, Maria Shriver, outgoing Gov. Arnold Scharzenegger, former Gov. Gray Davis and Sharon Davis.

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With his wife, Anne Gust Brown, at his side, Jerry Brown is sworn in by Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye as California's 39th governor at Sacramento's Memorial Auditorium.

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Accompanied by his wife, Anne Gust Brown, Jerry Brown leaves Memorial Auditorium after being worn in as governor of California.

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Anne Gust Brown and her husband, the new governor, munch on hot dogs outside the Capitol building, where thousands of supporters gathered to celebrate Jerry Brown's inauguration.

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Gov. Jerry Brown wades into a crowd of journalists behind his wife, Anne Gust Brown, moments after the swearing-in ceremony at Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento.

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Maria Shriver, wife of former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, congratulates Gov. Jerry Brown after his inauguration.

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Gov. Jerry Brown greets well-wishers outside his office at the Capitol. In the foreground is a bronze bear statue purchased and donated to the state of California by former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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Gov. Jerry Brown holds court in his Capitol office with supporters and staff several hours after his inauguration.

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