That's the total fundraising success so far this week for the "Friends of Schwarzenegger" committee known as Citizens To Save California.

Campaign finance records (most easily seen on the website Election Track) show that CSC's success is, in large part, due to one large contribution: a $1.5 million dollar check from Univision CEO Jerry Perenchio.

Perenchio is a wealthy and well-known donor to both sides of the political aisle, but this week's contribution is big even for him. State records show he made contributions totaling just under $1.7 million in all of 2004.

The donation is a clear sign that the 2005 special election season is already paying off for the governor and his allies, who are pushing a set of government reform proposals. It's also a donation that's sure to attract the attention of those who are questioning how much Governor Schwarzenegger can be involved in the CSC campaign, given the FPPC regulations that the committee-- and the governor-- are now challenging in court (expect more on that issue next week).

On Friday morning's edition of The California Report, we'll take a closer look at the scramble now underway to line up not only money for the special election, but also which issues might ultimately make it to the ballot.