Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Thursday, October 12, 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 FRBlog: Stunningly Stupid Statements About Hamas Attack on Israel CG: When Did California Democrats Turn Into ‘Democrat Socialists’? LAT $: Noncitizen parents will again be able to vote in S.F. school board elections AP: Newsom signs laws to fast-track housing on churches’ lands, streamline housing permitting process LAT $: How the carpenters’ union broke the California logjam over new housing laws FoxLA: Nearly naked prostitutes prowl streets in broad daylight, but California law ties police hands: mayor LAT $: Crime is down, but fear is up: Why is L.A. still perceived as dangerous? 1st arrest made in SFPD Bait Car campaign SFC: Mayor London Breed orders city to stop ticketing stolen vehicles after Chronicle story LAT $: California Republicans are hoping Steve Garvey is in a league of his own FoxLA: LAs ongoing homeless crisis in Koreatown SJMN: Newsom signs bill outlawing multi-state double voting inspired by Santa Clara County case LAT $: SAG-AFTRA, studio negotiations break down. Gap ‘too great,’ AMPTP says LAT $: California bans controversial ‘excited delirium’ diagnosis CalM: Why California politicians will keep drawing their own election districts OCReg: Albertsons merger could kill 5,750 Southern California jobs; bill to pay severance gets vetoed AP: $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot goes to lucky lottery player in California CG: Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Banning Public School Suspensions for ‘Willful Defiance’ 18 of CapRadio's 23 board of directors have resigned as financial issues continue for nonprofit CalM: Gavin Newsom is working to lower the cost of insulin. Why did he veto a cap on copays? OCReg: Michelle Steel: The United States must stand with Israel against Hamas terrorism CG: DA Gascon: Disavow the DSA! OCReg: OC firefighter amasses crazy overtime pay SacBee: How Section 8 vouchers fail Sacramento’s unhoused. One woman has waited 14 years for housing. SFC: In ominous sign, Mayor Breed orders mid-year budget cuts as S.F.’s economy struggles SFC: Redevelopment of S.F. power station delivering more housing for city’s ‘missing middle’ SFC: Dean Preston condemns Hamas attack after earlier comments drew backlash SJMN: Google opens visitor center in eye-catching Mountain View dragonscale building SJMN: Some downtown San Jose retail space may switch to homes after city OK SJMN: San Jose to audit its animal shelter after criticism over death rate and care conditions SJMN: California State Parks ‘reintroducing fire’ with prescribed burns at Santa Cruz County FresBee: In a record year for Fresno County agriculture, there’s a new crop in the top spot FresBee: Clovis schools don’t offer language immersion, so parents started their own charter school VCStar $: Hospital suspended from admitting involuntary patients VCStar $: At developer's request, Ojai rescinds agreement for apartments LAT $: LAPD assistant chief faces termination but no criminal charges after stalking allegation VOC: After City Hall Shakeup, Where Does Santa Ana City Go From Here? OCReg: Irvine council moves to transition to by-district elections, but voters will make the final decision OCReg: Anaheim residents, business leaders weigh in on Disneyland theme park expansion at workshop VOC: OC Judge Orders Mission Viejo to Pay $700,000 in Fees After Term Limit Lawsuits SDUT: Newsom says Tijuana sewage crisis is a federal issue. Coastal Commission will look to Biden for a declaration 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!