The UC Davis Washington Program: The UC Davis Washington Program puts you in the middle of a dynamic metropolitan area surrounded by history and alive with culture. Expand your horizons and build an impressive resume. With programs for undergraduate students in every major the Washington Program has something for everyone!	University of California Center in Sacramento (UCCS) The University of California Center Sacramento advances the University’s mission of teaching, research and public service with an integrated program to train future state leaders through extensive internships, to address challenging public-policy issues confronted by the nation and state, and to carry out the University’s mandate to assist state government.
University Enterprises This site has positions for ALL students - not just those at CSUS. Numerous opportunities range from Accounting, Business, Chemistry, Clerical, Communications, Criminal Justice, English, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Internet/HTML, Journalism, MIS/Computer Science, Science. Pay varies from approximately $8.00 - $15.00 per hour.
State Personnel Board - Student Employment For PAID listings within state agencies and departments.
Yolo County College Intern Program This program provides the County with the opportunity to invest in our future workforce and demonstrate how college students can have the career they want in local government while serving their community.  County of Yolo Internship Opportunities expose college students to careers in healthcare, mental health, finance, administration, human resources, law, agriculture, information technology, construction, and engineering along with the opportunity to be a public servant.
Foundation for California Community Colleges California state Positions for ALL students: Sacramento, Riverside, Fullerton. Must be currently enrolled in at least six semester or equivalent quarter units.	The Community College Foundation Positions for ALL students. Numerous opportunities range from Engineering, i.e. at Cal Trans, to Marketing, Accounting, and Human Resources. Pay varies from approximately $8 - $15 per hour.
California Volunteers CaliforniaVolunteers is the state office charged with managing programs and initiatives aimed at increasing the number and impact of Californians engaged in service and volunteering.	14 Leadership Traits Traits & characteristics to help you be successful in politics/government (from the U.S. Marine Corps). *This is not a job source.

The California Capital Fellows Program has been ranked as one of the best internships in the nation. Hosted by the Center for California Studies, four fellowships are offered:

Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship
Executive Fellowship
Judicial Administrative Fellowship
California State Senate Fellowship

The Capital Fellows Programs are nationally recognized. The 18 Assembly Fellows, 18 Senate Fellows, 18 Executive Fellows and 10 Judicial Administration Fellows receive an outstanding opportunity to engage in public service and prepare for future careers, while actively contributing to the development and implementation of public policy in California. The ranks of former fellows include a Justice of the California Supreme Court, members of the United States Congress and the State Legislature, a deputy director of the Peace Corps, state and local government officials, corporate executives and community leaders.

Some resources that may help you prepare for the application and interview are:
Rough & Tumble: A Snapshot of California Public Policy and Politics
The Roundup: A daily look at the news from the editors of Capitol Weekly & AroundTheCapitol.com.
The Dan Walters Editorial: Sacramento Bee
LA Times Columnists: George Skelton and Anthony York
Official California Legislative Information