Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Tuesday, August 29, 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 OCReg: 2 county fire captains made more than $400,000 … in overtime; who else brought in big extra pay? SJMN: County asks judge to increase fines owed by SJ church for violating COVID orders CG: Capitol Rally: Parental Rights Don’t End at California’s Classroom Doors AP: California sues district that requires parents be notified if their kids change gender ID 3 ballot initiatives would add restrictions for transgender children OCReg: LGBTQ students on new school rules: ‘It’s clear our lives aren’t important’ OCReg: Fentanyl addiction fuels underground shoplifting economy in LA’s MacArthur Park SFC: In Oakland's crime wave, unique problem hits waterfront: ‘Pirates’ LAT $: S.F. bakery won’t serve cops, police union claims. Store says it’s about the guns, not the cops FoxLA: Record-setting heat wave grips Southern California: What to expect Professors sue over diversity, equity, inclusion policies in California. Here’s why Bay Area mom says she was fired over comments about school's sex ed SFC: Court finds California gun law legal despite Supreme Court ruling AP: California state Senate leader says she will step down from leadership post CG: State Sen. Kelly Seyarto Selected As Next Senate GOP Caucus Chair OCReg: Former President Trump will head to Costa Mesa after CAGOP convention SFC: Emeryville mall brawl: Teen stabbed in store, police investigate social media Emeryville brawl among at least 13 incidents across US involving teens SFC: Musk’s call to boycott law firm is latest flashpoint amid homeless dispute CG: Former LA Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas Sentenced To 42 Months In Prison SDUT: Gas prices: ‘The most expensive Labor Day that we've ever seen in San Diego’ CalM: Families have high hopes for Gavin Newsom’s CARE Courts. Providers want to lower expectations AP: Farmers Insurance says it is cutting 2,400 jobs in bid to ensure long-term profitability LAT $: ‘Wall Street Whiz Kid’ charged with running financial scams out of L.A. bars and luxury apartments CG: Growing Ire in Biden, Harris Camps Over Gavin Newsom’s ‘Shadow’ Campaign NR: Covid Restrictions Can’t Be Allowed to Return CalM: GOP attack on Newsom misses mark, but California’s unemployment program remains a hot mess OCReg: Anthony Portantino’s Senate Bill 596 is a foolish attack on parents and the First Amendment CG: Will the EDD Debt Damage California’s Credit Rating? Inmate found dead at Northern California prison. Two others suspected of homicide, CDCR says Rocklin school board president's calls for 'Christ centered' committee members gets mixed reaction SFC: S.F. commissioner behind ‘doom loop’ tour resigns in defiant letter to Mayor Breed SFUSD in years of financial mismanagement: Parents, teachers say Bay Area fire season ramps up ahead of potential PG&E power shutoff SFC: Bill that would ease UC Berkeley People’s Park plan sent to Newsom SFC: Vallejo police officer who fatally shot Sean Monterrosa gets his job back FresBee: Fresno wins another downtown improvement grant to spur housing. Here’s what’s planned CalCoast: Trash piling up at Fort Hunter Liggett, contract issues VCStar $: T.O. gets $5.8M state grant for planned homeless shelter CG: Los Angeles DA Race: Eric Siddall Joins Gascon Challengers OCReg: Irvine tests protected bike lane as it considers making them a permanent feature OCReg: Anaheim council discussing City Hall reforms, trash service at upcoming meeting LAT $: Magnitude 3.7 earthquake reported about 30 miles off Dana Point CG: UC Riverside Prof. Will Get Retirement Instead of Prosecution After Lying About Native American Identity Unaccompanied minors face wearing IDs at Moreno Valley Mall after fracas on Sunday SDUT: San Diego’s Measure C backers ask appeals court for a rehearing in hopes of quickly advancing hotel tax hike SDUT: National City seeking funding to boost homeownership opportunities SDUT: Here’s what Sandor Shapery offered to pay for San Diego’s 101 Ash St. building 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!