Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Friday, December 8, 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 Hunter Biden indicted on 9 tax charges in special counsel probe NR: Hunter Biden Indicted on Nine Criminal Charges in Tax Probe LAT $: Hunter Biden charged with tax crimes in Los Angeles AP: California faces record $68 billion budget deficit, nonpartisan legislative analyst says CG: California Budget Deficit Climbs To $68 Billion LAT $: As deficit estimate hits $68 billion, Newsom seeks ‘major changes’ to healthcare wage law CalM: California budget rollercoaster: Analyst predicts $68 billion deficit CG: Stores Across California Prepare For ‘Gender Neutral Aisle’ Law Effective January 1 OCReg: Local officials, nonprofits toss virtual questions at Biden, coming to LA on Friday LAT $: President Biden to visit L.A. for Hollywood fundraiser: Brace yourself for traffic headaches Sacramento State staff, students walk picket lines in CSU faculty union’s rolling strike LAT $: Statue of controversial USC founder removed from campus FoxLA: Norwalk homeowner chases homeless would-be burglar with hammer SJMN: Mail carrier robbed of postal keys in Palo Alto OCReg: Ex-La Habra police chief gets 11-year sentence for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot AP: A Jan. 6 rioter praised Vivek Ramaswamy at his sentencing for suggesting riot was an ‘inside job’ SFC: As California’s redwoods recover from fire, an astonishing fact emerges CG: New Senate Poll Shows Adam Schiff Increasing Overall Lead CalM: California can take kids from abused moms. Why the separation can harm both VOSD: Number of San Diego Kids Homeschooled Has Nearly Doubled Since 2017 Central CA teen becomes youngest to ever pass state bar exam CG: LADPH Prevails in First Amendment Lawsuit: Judge Has No Idea How Politics Works CG: Congress: What Are You Up to, Julie? Prepare for the Hell Dems Will Put America Through in 2024 OCReg: New federal grant not enough to bail out California High-Speed Rail Authority Ex-Goodwill Sacramento CEO arrested, accused of stealing more than $1 million from the nonprofit SFC: He’s become a political influencer in S.F. Now he might run for mayor SF small businesses want 5-day in-office for workers SF offers $1K to Mission St. vendors impacted by 90-day ban VCStar $: T.O. council OKs land-use plans amid pushback VCStar $: Oxnard councilman pleads not guilty to DUI charges FoxLA: California teacher accused of giving preschool students 'sleepy time patches OCReg: Orange County’s median home price soars to record high $1.085 million VOC: Orange County Leaders Question CARE Court Promises 2,500 Mission Inn tour reservations canceled amid lease dispute SDUT: Oceanside rejects proposal to create flag policy. ‘If Oceanside stands for anything, it’s about inclusiveness.’ SDUT: Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit over San Diego County jail death that sheriff called ‘natural’ in 2019 SDUT: San Diego sergeant appointed to state police standards board faced prior discipline for sexually explicit patch VOSD: Ex-Mayor Kevin Faulconer Backs Sunbreak Ranch, Not H Barracks 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!