Bill Clinton's endorsement of Gavin Newsome for governor of California probably does help Newsome in the Democratic primary. On the other hand, one might also think this would remind voters of Gavin's fidelity issues.

With all the talk about school budget cuts, here's a timely article from the Los Angeles Times.

We've seen some of this thinking in the Garvey School District, but not from Rosemead Elementary.

I wonder why the "America has the best health care system in the world" gang wasn't talking about the lines in Inglewood last week? Still think the only people in America without health insurance are the ones that don't want it?

Congressman Adam Schiff is holding a town hall on health care tonight, 7pm at the Alhambra Civic Center Library (101 S. First St). The chatter on the web is that both proponents and opponents of health care aim to pack the meeting to show support for their side, so if you want a seat you might need to show up early.

One of the nice things about spending time with my relatives in "red" California (Orange County) every now and then is to hear what the "other" Californians believe about the world. Today, I learned that people actually parrot the Republican Party line: America has the best health care in the world, and that's why people are coming to this country.

WHAT?

Schwartzenegger nominated Jerome Horton as his pick for the Board of Equalization. He is by far the most conservative of the three names mentioned as potential replacements. He's also the weakest potential candidate for election (politically speaking), the most conservative, and the least favorite among Democratic groups.

With Board of Equalization vice chair Judy Chu heading to Washington comes the matter of filling the vacancy her congressional win has created.

In addition to today's election, there's also a city council meeting in Rosemead. Enjoy the show as Maggie Clark "saves" the senior lunches.