Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Friday, August 4, 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 CalM: Why California cities use your tax dollars to lobby the Legislature LAT $: Amid California exodus, L.A. County could have 1.7 million fewer people by 2060 SFC: Oakland’s crime rates surging. Here’s how they compare with S.F., other Bay Area cities SFC: Boy, 8, hit by stray bullet in Oakland remains paralyzed, family says SJMN: Several people rob California jewelry, making off with $100,000 in valuables, police say CG: Sacramento Mayor, City Council Gives City Manager Authority to Open Homeless Camp Sites Judge orders Sacramento to stop clearing homeless camps Roughly 250 homeless individuals in limbo as current Stockton shelter plans to close CG: Over Half Of San Francisco’s Homeless Refused Shelter Space According To New City Data SJMN: New San Jose law would ban homeless encampments and RVs near schools LAT $: As Proposition 12 takes effect, L.A. pitmasters face a ‘once-in-a-generation’ pork price crisis OCReg: Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 election SFC: Tale of the tape: Fox debate presents big risks for DeSantis, potential rewards for Newsom FresBee: Kevin McCarthy seeks answers about secret Chinese-run lab in Reedley. ‘Disturbing’ CalCoast: California to pay homeowners to build tiny homes in backyards AP: California high court says county can’t enforce oil well ban as state debates future of fossil fuels VOC: Santana: Anaheim’s Corruption Probe Backs Up Years of Reporting, Community Concerns. Now What? VOC: Investigators: Anaheim Does A Horrible Job of Keeping Public Records For Public Access, Accountability VOC: Where’s The Anaheim City Council In Wake of Corruption Probe Fallout? OCReg: Irvine could ban plastic takeout containers CalM: Drones, tacos, and billboards: How California community colleges are trying to get students back to school For an ailing Dianne Feinstein, a fight over the family fortune Two Sets of Laws for Two Americas OCReg: Ron Paul: ‘Facebook Files’ reveal despicable disregard for the Constitution Chinese Wanted Bidens' Help To Acquire Energy U.S. Assets East Sacramento businesses get help after break-ins, thefts $800M land purchase near Travis AFB prompts legislation SFC: ‘Waiting, waiting, waiting’: S.F. police response times soar to 6-year high SFC: Major S.F. landlord compares city to drug addict who ‘hit bottom’ and wants to change SJMN: Construction pauses on big San Jose tech campus Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer shows how to make Republicans relevant in California again SJMN: Santa Cruz County implements new guidelines for COVID death counts VCStar $: Seabee at Naval Base Ventura County faces bribery charges VOC: Huntington Moves to Ask Voters If They Want Ballot Box Monitors, Voter IDs OCReg: Orange County judge taken into custody at his Anaheim home after shooting death, sources say OCReg: Attempt to change Anaheim minimum wage special election date denied Homebuying tumbles 27% in Riverside, San Bernardino counties FoxLA: Amazon workers in San Bernadino battle scorching warehouse temperatures SDUT: Brian Maienschein eligible to serve as San Diego city attorney, city’s independent legal analysis finds SDUT: San Diego Planning Commission votes against Senate Bill 10, major single-family home zone change SDUT: Jury awards former UC San Diego doctor $39 million in whistleblower, retaliation suit SDUT: Should San Diego buy — instead of build — a new City Hall? SDUT: Should San Diego create its own municipal power company? 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!