Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Thursday, August 24, 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: California may pay unemployment to striking workers. But the fund to cover it is already insolvent AP: Gunfire at a California biker bar kills 4 people, including the shooter, and wounds 5 more FoxLA: Cook's Corner mass shooting: Dead gunman believed to be retired cop CalM: Parental rights battle heats up in CA Are school board culture wars coming to Sacramento? Parental rights groups growing stronger SDUT: Former Vista man battling Temecula school board for his job as high school drama teacher California attorney general condemns Temecula school board’s transgender policy LAT $: Inside the ruthless crime wave targeting L.A.’s vulnerable street food vendors SJMN: Catalytic converter thieves shoot South Bay man who confronted them on his driveway, police say CalM: California boards want to keep pandemic rules for public meetings. Critics call it bad for democracy SJMN: California considers permanent ban on watering grass at businesses, even in non-drought years SFC: This S.F. deputy earns $2.2 million in overtime by clocking more than 100 hours a week LAT $: Biden is vacationing at a Lake Tahoe home. For locals, he’s another tourist tearing them apart LAT $: California is falling short of its food composting goals. Is a crackdown coming? SDUT: The politician, the beauty queen and the lawyer: How a failed councilman came to face 8 days in jail CG: WGA says Studios’ Latest Offer To Writers Was Designed to Get Them ‘To Cave’ On Demands LAT $: Does California have a plastic bag ban or what? CG: Psychedelic Drug Decriminalization Bill Moves To Suspense File Before Big Assembly Vote SJMN: Why San Jose celebrates LGBTQ Pride in both June and August Garland 2-Tiered Justice Keeps Biden Afloat--for Now CG: California’s Elected Climate Mental Patients Push ‘Climate Accountability Package’ CalM: Property crimes are taking a toll on California businesses. Lawmakers need to step up NR: Freedom Conservatism and the Next Supply-Side Revolution Students, Teachers Ditching Public School in Droves Sacramento Fire Department to lead city’s emergency response to homelessness, mayor says Elk Grove gets first recurring payment from tribe in charge of Sky River Casino Mystery group purchases 50,000+ acres in Solano County. Why it's raising federal concerns SFC: Fight over S.F. homeless sweeps intensifies ahead of crucial court hearings SJMN: SJ Chamber seeks CEO amid “doom loop” for downtown San Jose Newsom’s newest battle against hate crimes includes $4.5 million for Central Valley groups CalCoast: Explosion destroys Santa Maria house, damages nearby homes LAT $: L.A. tenants welcomed the rent freeze, but landlords are tired of restrictions CG: Los Angeles City Council Considers Ban On Cashless Businesses FoxLA: Slymar RV encampment remains more than a a month after residents forced out VOC: Efforts to Start a Recall of Anaheim City Councilwoman Natalie Rubalcava Are Underway Homeless rights advocates take court fights to Inland Empire SDUT: Judge orders KUSI to pay nearly $2.38M in attorney fees for former anchor Sandra Maas SDUT: University of San Diego investigating alleged hazing inside football program 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!