Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Friday, August 18, 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: Hurricane Hilary grows off Mexico and could reach California as a very rare tropical storm Hurricane Hilary could be 1st tropical storm to hit CA since 1939 OCReg: $100,000 in handbags stolen in mob theft at South Coast Plaza FoxLA: Flash mob burglar arrested in connection with Americana robbery, Glendale Police FoxLA: Los Angeles now has its own task force to combat retail thefts OCReg: LA Mayor Bass announces task force to stop smash-and-grab, mob robberies at shops, malls AP: Authorities charge 9 current and former California police officers in corruption case Small business owners protest at Capitol over bill they say will put them out of business California gas station owners worry about increased theft if workplace violence bill passes CG: CA Senate Republicans Push Ongoing Support For Strengthened Law Enforcement Presence CalM: As one more housing project stalls on noise concerns, another head sprouts from ‘CEQA Hydra’ SFC: Federal judge blocks San Rafael’s proposed ban on homeless encampments LAT $: L.A.’s $11.5-million damage payout to former homeless hotel won’t be used for repairs CG: HUD Agrees On Exemptions In LA Over Homeless Permanent Housing Requirements California voters could decide whether to make it easier to raise local taxes for housing CG: Blue Shield Of CA Removes CVS As Pharmacy Benefit Manager In Favor Of Amazon & Others CalM: California police body camera footage can’t take the place of witness testimony, court rules CG: Senator Shannon Grove’s ‘Make Sex Trafficking a Felony Again’ Bill Killed Once More? CG: Learning More about the illegal Chinese COVID lab in Reedley FresBee: Arias, Bredefeld seek oversight of medical labs in Fresno to avoid repeat of secret Reedley site CalM: Gavin Newsom gives ground to critics on his mental health plan. Will voters back it? OCReg: Only 1 California city made ‘top places to raise a family’ list LAT $: Wildfires once fueled extinctions in Southern California. Will it happen again? AP: Firefighters battling lightning-sparked blazes in Northern California get help from light rain Biden Had a Pseudonym Email Account for Business Deals? FBI Follows Different Rules for Investigating Democrats OCReg: Anaheim punts on real reform despite corruption scandal NR: Adaptation Is the Answer NR: If James Comer Is Correct, What Could Joe Biden’s Defense Possibly Be? Political Prosecutions Are Worse Than Supposed Crimes Sacramento Black Lives Matter founder settles libel lawsuit with video apology CG: SF Public Health Dept. Announces 385 Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Recorded This Year SFC: SFUSD faces tough decisions on staffing, school closures as district nears fiscal cliff SFC: Fish-killing toxic algae bloom has left San Francisco Bay for now Board votes to change Concord High School's mascot SJMN: ‘We are at a tremendous loss’: As victims in fatal San Jose double stabbing are mourned, family speaks out SJMN: San Jose police officer remains hospitalized after shooting Officer chasing suspect at Fresno City College campus loses service weapon, police say Modesto City Schools delays boundary changes. Here’s why and what the future looks like CalCoast: Morro Bay group submits signatures for initiative blocking industrialization VCStar $: Moorpark deputy injured, officials name slain Ventura man, more VCStar $: Oxnards Ormond Beach plant to stay open through 2026 OCReg: Recall election of Santa Ana Councilmember Jessie Lopez set for Nov. 14 VOC: As Anaheim Waffles on Corruption Reform, Residents Question City Hall’s Legitimacy VOC: Could The Angels Soon Be Playing Baseball Without A Stadium Lease in Anaheim? LAT $: Arellano: Anaheim, it’s time to tell the Angels and Arte Moreno adiós already CG: Amy Reichert Runoff Bound: Will Face SD City Councilmember Monica Montgomery Steppe in November SDUT: Southwestern College trustees censure one of their own over claims of divisiveness State board issues labor complaint against UC San Diego. Here are the charges 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!