<b> </b>A bid to offer free preschool to all three- and four-year-old Californians has enjoyed a nearly frictionless path through the statehouse. But as a season of intraparty budget haggling falls over Sacramento, it’s likely to get rockier.
Nine candidates are on the June 7 ballot for California insurance commissioner, a job that focuses on regulating the insurance industry. But two Democrats vying for the job have dominated the race.
For insurance commissioner and superintendent of public instruction, we strongly recommend replacing the incumbents, and for controller, we recommend the Republican outsider. These offices need a shake-up.