This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When the Public Policy Institute of California released a new poll late last month, media coverage mainly focused on how the candidates for governor were faring with voters. However, the poll tested several other issues, one being Californians’ living costs. The poll found 70% of respondents believe their incomes are not keeping up with inflation, and Bay Area residents have the greatest financial fears. The PPIC poll findings comport with a new report from the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis. The bureau says Californians’ living costs in 2024...