Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Wednesday, May 3, 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: Gun rights groups sue in San Diego to overturn California’s 10-day purchase waiting period CG: Nordstrom, Saks Off Fifth Announce They Are Leaving San Francisco NR: Nordstrom to Close Both San Francisco Stores amid Rampant Crime AP: California bill advances, requiring Big Tech to pay for news CalM: Lawmakers want more social media regulation. Here are the legal hurdles that could face CG: Sen. Seyarto Announces Constitutional Amendment to Repeal California’s ‘Death Tax’ CG: Sen. Wiener’s Psychedelic Drug Decriminalization Bill Skips Crucial Committee Vote, Heads Straight To Senate Vote CG: Free State California: Reparations Panel Says State Owes $1.2M to Black Residents California could owe over $1 million in reparations per Black resident, say economists FoxLA: Family demands justice after young woman caught in 'gang crossfire' in South LA dies LAT $: After 18 years in prison, he took over his old L.A. gang. A string of murders followed AP: 2 fatal stabbings, 1 attempt rattle California college town Here’s everything we know about the recent deadly stabbings in Davis BreitbartCA: Dianne Feinstein ‘Hopeful’ to Return to Senate Next Week LAT $: How Katie Porter’s book tour became part of her quasi-national Senate campaign CalM: Veteran teachers: Why some stay in tough classrooms OCReg: State audit of CalOptima Health raises concerns over accumulated surplus, hiring Federal lawmakers aim to block horse tranquilizer ‘xylazine’ found in California fentanyl AP: California hotline to provide legal help related to abortion FresBee: Fresno’s bullet train station could be a sleek and modern marvel. See the artist renderings New evidence supports theory that burglars killed Laci, Scott Peterson claims in petition OCReg: Judge must reconsider effort to block Catholic diocese libel suit, appellate court rules LAT $: Amid a rise in reported hate crimes, California creates a special hotline OCReg: Criminal justice reforms have unleashed ‘mass victimization’ in California CalM: California Supreme Court dismantles no-bid school construction contracts OCReg: The state legislature shouldn’t politicize or micromanage public pension investments Biden Demands Clean Lipstick for His Spending Pig OCReg: California Supreme Court should reject union arguments, uphold Proposition 22 California inmate shot, killed by guard at New Folsom; second prison death in two days LAT $: Doctors tried frantically for 4 hours to save Cash App founder Bob Lee, autopsy report reveals SJMN: Exodus: Bay Area, California, big cities lose population SFC: Richer people still leaving S.F. Here’s how much they’ve taken with them SFC: S.F. corruption scandal: Here’s the latest prominent figure to plead guilty SFC: S.F. supervisor urges DA to reconsider charges in Walgreens shooting SFC: Oakland parents fret about shuttered classrooms as strike looms EXCLUSIVE: Antioch PD chief calls texting scandal 'hate speech' SJMN: Santa Clara County using drones to control mosquitos Turlock OKs homeless day center. But what of Gospel Mission’s shuttered facility? CalCoast: Pismo Beach City manager Jim Lewis resigns, headed to Atascadero VCStar $: Ventura's Pierpont Inn has new renovation plan VOC: County Employee Wants Answers On Sheriff’s K-9 That Accidentally Mauled Him OCReg: Anaheim ‘hospitality worker bill of rights’ heads to city leaders VOC: How Much of Anaheim’s City Hall Corruption Probe Will Residents See? VOC: San Clemente to Consider Expanding Preference Given to Local Vendors OCReg: Street vendors in Westminster may soon need to get a permit Riverside County coroner hopes to change more names of John and Jane Does FoxLA: Crews battling Cobble Fire in Riverside County; No evacuations Decision delayed on plan that could expand 135-acre Corona-area mine SDUT: Chancellor of San Diego Community College District unexpectedly resigns SDUT: Could Mission Beach vacation rental hosts lose their licenses for being less than truthful on their applications? SDUT: Voters will choose new supervisor to replace Nathan Fletcher in special election this fall 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!