Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Wednesday, July 12, 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 CG: SEIU: ‘California’s Fourth Branch of Government’ AP: Budget troubles won’t change California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s goals for 2nd term, he tells AP CalM: What happened to the big changes to California elections? Why Are Republicans Greenhorns at Rounding Up Them Absentee Votes? BreitbartCA: California Bill Would Let Judges Rectify Racial Bias in Sentencing, for Reparations California Assembly committee blocks bill to make child trafficking a serious felony FoxLA: State assembly committee blocks bill that would increase penalties for trafficking minors CalM: Crunch time for California Legislature College Sports Powers Stall Bid to Share Revenue With Athletes in California CalM: Demand for California caregivers is rising, but their pay isn’t. Lawmakers hope to change that. OCReg: Former automotive executive is challenging Rep. Mike Levin in CA-49 LAT $: California’s math overhaul aims to help struggling students. But will it hurt whiz kids? CalM: Drones, satellites and AI: How California fights its unpredictable wildfires with analytics LAT $: Anger builds after controlled burn badly damages California sequoias BreitbartCA: California Proposes Toilet-to-Tap Turning Wastewater into Drinking Water OCReg: Around $10 on tolls? OCTA’s decision on 405 toll costs coming soon SJMN: Rents in this Southern California metro are now more expensive than in San Francisco OCReg: Manson follower Leslie Van Houten released after 53 years LAT $: Former Manson follower Leslie Van Houten freed; ‘gut-wrenching,’ says relative of a victim SFC: Nation's largest dam removal project begins in California LAT $: SAG-AFTRA and studios turn to federal mediator as strike threat looms OCReg: Students, faculty protest potential CSU tuition hikes, which heads to full board in fall Norco family whose son was killed on 91 Freeway sues Uber, saying driver left him there SFC: These charts show how California’s home insurance market is transforming Comer: Hunter Biden Did The Exact Same Thing That The DOJ Indicted Whistleblower Gal Luft For OCReg: California lawmakers must reject trio of bills which would upend water rights CG: A Practical Guide To Reading School Board Agendas OCReg: The FAST Act’s new makeup – the Industrial Welfare Commission SJMN: Editorial: Pink Poodle strip club ruling provides critical voice for transparency SacBee: Sacramento police officer union, district attorney make endorsements for mayor SF's historic Anchor Brewing Company shutting down after 127 years SFC: Public defenders for accused fentanyl dealers? S.F. official seeks review SFC: Has Brooke Jenkins fulfilled promises? Here’s what she says about her year as S.F. D.A. SFC: Game changer? Bay Area could get up to $20 billion for affordable housing Former fire chief in San Joaquin County accused of embezzlement FresBee: Fresno City College students can soon pursue a bachelor’s degree in this high-demand field Warning issued after sea otter seen going after Santa Cruz surfers VCStar $: Oxnard program to shelter homeless from rain, cold LAT $: With eviction moratorium lapsed, L.A. County moves to pass new renter protections LAT $: Rolling Hills Estate residents watch their world sink, hope to salvage memories after landslide OCReg: Petition to recall Santa Ana Councilmember Jessie Lopez is filed OCReg: Westminster plans to discuss city manager’s contract this week VOC: Are Retail and Restaurants Finally Coming to the Great Park? VOC: Hotel Workers in Irvine and Anaheim Join Second Round of Strikes OCReg: Hotline 2-1-1 OC is now under OC United Way Perris sues Menifee, alleging warehouse project violates environmental laws Demolition of Carousel Mall in downtown San Bernardino about 40% done SDUT: Passenger trains to resume Monday between San Diego and Orange counties SDUT: Judge orders release of disputed San Diego County jail records sought by Union-Tribune, other news outlets SDUT: Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer is challenging Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer. He may face an uphill battle. 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!