California’s race for governor is an imperfect 10. No fewer than eight Democrats and two Republicans are vying to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, and Californians are starting to take stock of what’s on the menu for the June 2 primary election.  The Golden State is facing crises on multiple fronts, from housing and homelessness to an intractable cost-of-living conundrum that has caused thousands of residents to flee the state in recent years. All of the candidates are trying to carve out a lane with distinctive policy positions, some with varying results. Here’s how the candidates say they’ll lead California into…