Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Wednesday, March 29, 2023     Dear John, CLICK HERE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE FR MAIN PAGE [Note: The above link takes you to the current page. You would have to toggle the date on the site if the headlines below have cycled out.] The FlashReport Main Page has been updated with all of the big stories in California...The FlashReport Blog is constantly updated with over 24 different correspondents penning items of interest to those who follow California politics and policy... THE HEADLINES AP: Reparations for Black Californians could top $800 billion FoxLA: El Monte guaranteed income program: How to apply for $500 a month AP: New California gas price law another defeat for oil industry CalM: Newsom signs watered-down oil profit penalty into law OCReg: Here’s why OC Democrat didn’t vote for bill creating fines for big oil companies AP: Driver jumps out of stolen CHP cruiser during pursuit FoxLA: Driver with baby in car leads police on chase that ends in crash in Long Beach; 1 dead, 8 others hurt OCReg: Seal Beach police pursuit ends in multi-vehicle crash in Long Beach, 1 killed and several more injured OCReg: Robbery suspect shot by Fullerton police wanted suicide by cop, his father says Modesto teen’s custom wheelchair stolen, community quick to raise funds toward replacement OCReg: Fentanyl admonition blocked again in what father calls California Senate’s ‘disgusting display’ SFC: Two Oakland residents charged with selling drugs in S.F. Tenderloin AP: Another powerful Pacific storm hits soggy, snowy California LAT $: California’s ‘phantom lake’ returns with a vengeance, unearthing a bitter history of water AP: Push in states for $20 minimum wage as inflation persists SJMN: Contra Costa County issues new health order requiring masks for staff in skilled nursing facilities OCReg: Some Southern California ‘sweatshop’ garment workers paid as little as $1.58 an hour, says report LAT $: UC proposes first-time systemwide admission guarantee to all qualified transfer students CG: Bill To Allow Accent Marks On Birth, Marriage Certificates Gains Traction In Assembly SFC: California bill could unleash more lawsuits to force new housing FresBee: Gavin’s Law, named after Clovis principal killed in hit-run, returns to California Assembly OCReg: Judge upholds Boy Scouts’ $2.4 billion bankruptcy plan SJMN: San Jose’s Bellarmine hit with two lawsuits alleging long-ago abuse by disgraced Jesuit LADN: Pasadena’s rent control measure survives legal scrutiny SFC: Google destroyed messages that may have been evidence in suit, judge says SJMN: Tesla lawyer asks San Francisco jury to cut $137 million award in race discrimination case SFC: Newsom seeks federal disaster aid for ravaged California communities FresBee: Flood relief for farmworkers just a trickle of the need, say advocates LAT $: Disney’s planned community in California takes shape with nod to ‘The Incredibles’ SacBee: For California state workers, stagnant wages erode stability of civil service jobs OCReg: Doug McIntyre: How can anyone really trust the Trumps or the Bidens? OCReg: Occupational licensing needs real reform Sacramento firefighters vandalized the inside of a water tower. It cost taxpayers $65,000 SacBee: Downtown Sacramento’s homeless population is down 40% in recent months, report says SFC: Higher taxes for Giants? Court says error means ballpark must be reassessed SFC: These people have the power to fix S.F.'s biggest problems. Here's what holds them back SJMN: 49ers seek funds to spruce up Levi’s Stadium for World Cup, Super Bowl bid SJMN: Plan for largest Buddhist temple in the Bay Area approved by San Jose councilmembers Modesto Police Department’s breach by ransomware group may have been days before city caught it FresBee: ‘A basic human need.’ Fresno Unified to provide laundry machines at all middle schools CalCoast: Grover Beach City Council to appoint new member CalCoast: Repeat offender tracked by Sam Blakeslee headed to jail VCStar $: Former Ventura city manager headed to San Bruno VCStar $: Two more resignations handed in at Ojai Unified VCStar $: Fairgrounds board rejects stadium proposal again VCStar $: Oxnard housing project to include space for homeless CG: The Failings of LA Mayor Bass’ Inside Safe Homeless Initiative LADN: LAPD detectives solved more homicides in 2022 — except in the San Fernando Valley, commanders say LAT $: LAPD police union sues Chief Moore, wants images of undercover officers taken offline FoxLA: LAPD data shows homicides decreased during 2022 in Los Angeles VOC: OC’s Top Public Health Leader Dr. Clayton Chau Announces Resignation OCReg: Dr. Clayton Chau, who helped steer OC health care during pandemic, to leave OCReg: County leaders help with $225,000 to better protect park, fountain in Orange traffic circle Slow ambulance response times cause concern in Riverside County $5.1 million trail planned for 2-mile stretch atop Riverside’s Gage Canal SBSun: Redlands eyes regulations for sidewalk vendors Inland Empire homebuying takes 40% tumble in February SDUT: San Diego has 3rd biggest decline in home prices in key 20-city housing report SDUT: FPPC reviewing complaint against Chula Vista council member over public disclosure laws SDUT: San Diego wants electric vehicle chargers installed soon at 400 city parking lots Click here to read these stories at the FlashReport site!     Sincerely, FlashReport Editors FLASHREPORT | Website FlashReport | 4040 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 20, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!