Gavin Newsom’s controversial “free diapers” program won’t face the scrutiny typical for state contractors — with the governor quietly carving out an exemption from bidding rules, despite growing questions about favoritism and waste. The $12.5 million ”Golden State Start” was rolled out ahead of Mother’s Day and offers 400 free diapers to all California parents regardless of income. Newsom is under fire for tapping Los Angeles-based Baby2Baby to run the program because of the nonprofit’s close