Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Saturday, September 16, 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: Big wins for organized labor and progressive causes as California lawmakers wrap for the year CalM: How California lawmakers embraced hot labor summer Oakland seeing increase in violent home invasion robberies: data LAT $: Violent robbery caught on tape: Man punches Chinatown worker, steals $5,000 in merchandise, cash SFC: Waterfront pirates hit a brazen target: a San Francisco fire boat FoxLA: 4 suspects break into South LA home, tie up man inside AP: California targets smash-and-grabs with $267 million program aimed at ‘brazen’ store thefts LAT $: $250,000 lost in Newport Beach smash-and-grab as state earmarks funds to combat retail thefts SF awarded more than $17M to help fight organized retail crime FresBee: Fresno raises Mexico’s flag at City Hall, celebrates immigrants’ contributions to the region SDUT: San Diego Unified raises ‘Latinx/e Heritage Month’ flag for first time in school district history LAT $: California lawmakers approve key changes to landmark mental health law Top investment officer at CalPERS to leave post after less than 2 years — here’s why she’s leaving CG: Bill To Halt Mandatory Evictions Based On Tenant Criminal History Passes Assembly, Senate LAT $: Ebony Alert to report missing Black children awaits governor’s signature CalM: Which bills will Gavin Newsom sign into new California laws? FoxLA: Ex-Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu pleads guilty to corruption stemming from Angel Stadium scandal OCReg: Former Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu enters guilty plea in federal court to corruption charges AP: Judge: Sexual harassment lawsuit against California treasurer by employee she fired can go to trial NR: Fast-Food Industry, California Lawmakers Reach Agreement on Wage Increases, Regulations SJMN: Which companies in California emit the most pollution? A bill on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk would force the list to be made public SJMN: California voters will decide in 2024 on lowering threshold for new taxes, bonds Temecula Councilmember Jessica Alexander compares legislators to domestic terrorists OCReg: The fight for Proposition 13 heads to the ballot OCReg: No, Governor Newsom, ‘we’ were not wrong about COVID lockdowns. You were. Reason: Inflation Jump Highlights Biden's Vulnerability on Energy OCReg: Crisis in California public schools with 30% absentees NR: All the President’s Tells: How to Spot a Biden Lie California AG lawsuit coaxes Elk Grove to take second look at rejected housing project SFC: Alameda County D.A. charges minors in Oakland high school shooting SJMN: San Jose poised to pay $400K to settle police officer’s Islamophobia suit SJMN: Banning RVs near San Jose schools could be just the start of wider crackdown VCStar $: Nurses picket over staffing issues at Los Robles LAT $: Landlord wants to remove Kobe and Gianna Bryant mural from building. Tenant refuses LAT $: Studio City Neighborhood Council members resign after appointing sex offender to panel OCReg: Irvine deliberating potential reforms to its lobbying laws following Anaheim corruption scandal FoxLA: Several street vendors shut down during Fullerton crackdown Riverside could increase water, electricity and trash rates Sheriff’s deputy fired after accused of being under the influence in Riverside County jail SDUT: San Diego spent millions on ‘emergency’ purchases against city policies, auditor finds SDUT: San Diego unemployment rate rises to highest point in more than a year SDUT: Judge won’t move up civil trial date for former SDSU punter, teammates accused of rape 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!