Proposition 49 After School Programs

Arnold Schwarzenegger, the architect and sponsor of Proposition 49, was at a town hall luncheon in Beverly Hills last week to press for passage of the November ballot measure that would require funding of more children's after-school programs. Right away, the film star's charisma, and its effect on some voters, became apparent. "Hello Arnold," began a friendly question from the Beverly Hilton audience of about 500 business and community leaders. "I call you Arnold, although I don't know you.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, the architect and sponsor of Proposition 49, was at a town hall luncheon in Beverly Hills last week to press for passage of the November ballot measure that would require funding of more children's after-school programs. Right away, the film star's charisma, and its effect on some voters, became apparent. "Hello Arnold," began a friendly question from the Beverly Hilton audience of about 500 business and community leaders. "I call you Arnold, although I don't know you.

The Times endorses selectively, on a case-by-case basis. Here are our recommendations in state and local races in today's general elections. State Offices Governor. Gray Davis Lieutenant Governor. Cruz Bustamante Attorney General. Bill Lockyer Treasurer. Phil Angelides Secretary of State. Kevin Shelley Controller. Steve Westly Insurance Commissioner. John Garamendi State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Jack O'Connell * State Ballot Measures Proposition 46. YES.

California's last governor thought it was the Legislature's job to implement his vision. Now we have a governor who believes it's the news media's role to help sell his agenda. This is a first: a governor who perceives Capitol reporters as his personal publicists. It makes me -- and, I suspect, most reporters -- squirm when an elected official thanks "the press" for helping make his career and asks for continued favors. Even if it is gracious and well meaning.