Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Wednesday, April 26, 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 SDUT: San Diego to pursue buying three hotels to house homeless people — at a cost of $383,000 per room ‘Housing is a human right.’ Rally calls on Legislature to address California cost of living KQED: What Happened to the 1,300 RVs Gov. Newsom Sent to Address Homelessness Back in 2020? CG: Anthropologie Becomes Latest Retail Chain Store to Leave SF’s Union Square SFC: Downtown S.F. woes: 2 major retailers to shutter stores in city's core OCReg: Why bills to crack down on fentanyl dealers have been doomed in the state Legislature OCReg: California’s fentanyl Assembly bills will finally get a hearing LAT $: To live and die in downtown L.A.: Drug addicts, homelessness and hawks SFC: S.F. repeals boycott of 30 states that passed conservative laws. Here’s why California Supreme Court asked to step into Prop. 22 fight after union loss to Uber, Lyft CG: Mob Rule Continues as San Francisco State University Railroads Professor SBSun: Amazon contract drivers in Palmdale join Teamsters union CalM: California’s lowest paid health workers want a pay boost. Why industry leaders are pushing back SF North Beach shooting was a botched armed robbery, police say SJMN: San Jose records its 10th homicide of the year FoxLA: Robbers target Lucy's Drive-In in Mid-City; Good Samaritan gets head slammed trying to stop suspects FoxLA: Dognapper grabs LA family's dog through front-yard fence in Pico-Union FoxLA: Man attacked with machete suing Metro over safety at Chatsworth Station BreitbartCA: Republican Lawmakers Question $200 Million Park Service Grant to Pelosi’s District SDUT: California hits 1.5 million in zero-emission vehicle sales CG: Former Controller Betty Yee Announces 2026 Run For Governor AP: As epic snow melts, a California community braces for floods FresBee: ‘Surreal’ scenes greet Gavin Newsom on visit to Corcoran and flooded Tulare Lake AP: Yosemite valley to close over flood threat as snowpack melts SBSun: Disability rights groups sue to overturn California’s physician-assisted death law Competition for housing heats up as Southern California listings plunge AP: California’s caste bias bill clears first legislative hurdle CalM: Across the aisle: Can bipartisan caucuses change the California Legislature? SDUT: Atkins’ bill to reform jails gains traction in Sacramento, but not with San Diego County oversight board CG: Hearing Tuesday on Sen. Wiener Bill Requiring All Foster Parents to Affirm LGBTQ Youth CG: Bill To List Human Trafficking Under Three Strikes Law Passes Senate Committee OCReg: Southern California man gets 4 years in prison for role in Capitol riot LADN: Former President Trump criticizes Reagan Library as RNC’s pick to host 2024 primary debate LADN: At LA Metro, going cashless is a bumpy road, especially for the ‘unbanked’ OCReg: Banning suspensions and expulsions for ‘willful defiance’ is the wrong way to help students CalM: Is it time for California to increase alcohol taxes? OCReg: Two California foster care bills miss the mark Reason: Anthony Fauci Says Don't Blame Him for COVID Lockdowns and School Closures Foster kids would be removed from cells in Sacramento County if new lawsuit prevails SFC: San Francisco Art Institute declares bankruptcy, paving way to liquidate assets SFC: One of the most congested Bay Area highways is set to see huge changes — and a toll SFC: S.F. port officials hope city can become a hub for wind turbine production NAACP, Contra Costa Co. DA meet over Antioch PD texting scandal SFC: Oakland teachers vote to strike, but district says walkout would be illegal Oakland police officer charged with perjury, bribery, DA says SJMN: South Bay land trust aims to turn San Jose renters into homeowners SJMN: New details surface about Pink Poodle scandal involving San Jose firefighters FresBee: ‘Illegal late fees’ that ‘penalized poverty.’ Fresno court to end traffic ticket program LADN: Proposals that will impact growth of Hollywood and DTLA head to LA City Council OCReg: Life without parole for mother, her boyfriend in torture-murder of 10-year-old Anthony Avalos FoxLA: Culver City Council votes to remove protected bike lanes SBSun: Plans for Ikea store in Ontario have shifted, city officials say LAT $: LAPD officer photo scandal: Judge rejects city motion, gives victory to journalist LAT $: ‘This is a massive issue’: DWP board seeks answers on backlog of urgent repairs VOC: Buena Park Officials Expected to Study Allowing Cannabis Shops VOC: How Does Your City Council Make a Living? OCReg: Irvine will be home to country’s first all-electric hospital VOC: San Clemente Councilman Resigns To Move Out of State SBSun: Recall of 3 Yucaipa officials based on ‘lies,’ official says City of San Diego approves renters’ protection rules State allocates $100 million for Del Mar railroad projects SDUT: San Diego City Councilmember Monica Montgomery Steppe joins race to replace Nathan Fletcher VOSD: Todd Gloria Wants You to Know He Has Had It 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!