Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Wednesday, February 14, 2024     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 SFC: California State Treasurer Fiona Ma’s sexual harassment trial delayed LAT $: New eligibility rules mean nearly 2 million on Medi-Cal can now save for a rainy day CalM: A record amount went to lobbying California’s government. Who were the biggest spenders? AP: Some worry California proposition to tackle homelessness would worsen the problem AP: California may have to pay $300M for COVID-19 homeless hotel program after FEMA caps reimbursement SJMN: FEMA could leave Bay Area on the hook for more than $200M in pandemic homelessness costs LAT $: A year ago, L.A. County declared homelessness a state of emergency. Is it working? OCReg: How Rep. Chu’s case of COVID-19 stopped Democrats from blocking Mayorkas impeachment NR: House Republicans Successfully Impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas after Failed First Attempt LAT $: Half of Americans say California in decline, poll say LAT $: Democrats are emphasizing abortion to mobilize voters. Will it work in Orange County? OCReg: Election 2024: Get to know the candidates in California’s 47th congressional race AP: Disneyland’s Mickey Mouse and Cinderella performers may unionize OCReg: Disneyland’s character performers launch union campaign in Anaheim California school terminates contract with controversial Woke Kindergarten program NR: Hunter Biden Took Multiple Photos of Cocaine, Drug Paraphernalia around Time of Gun Purchase, DOJ Reveals LAT $: Newsom’s top education advisor bares his mental health struggle: ‘You’re not alone’ Tracy woman pleads guilty in million-dollar EDD fraud scheme SDUT: Should voters decide if SDG&E should be replaced by a municipal utility? Both sides exchange verbal jabs CalM: It’s the only store for dozens of miles. PG&E’s latest rate hikes could put it out of business OCReg: Who won Monday’s U.S. Senate candidate debate? No one. They all performed terribly. NR: The California Senate Debate Confirms the State Is Doomed CG: Garvey Wins the Second 2024 California U.S. Senate Debate OCReg: How a bill to make ‘District of Choice’ permanent in California could affect schools LAT $: On combined Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday, religious leaders say you can partake in both SFC: S.F. Sen. Scott Wiener says cease-fire protestors ‘crossed lines’ during recent interactions It's Time To Upend the Modern University Woke Equality Is a Myth CG: Sudden Deaths of Vaxxed Athletes, Students, Pilots, Military, but Why No Politicians? OCReg: Don’t waste California’s broadband opportunity CalM: Community college bachelor’s degrees have been a win-win. California should offer more CG: Planners Plan: It’s What They Do, Even When They Shouldn’t SacBee: Sacramento family speaks out against Measure C, urging residents to vote ‘no’ CG: Former San Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell Announces 2024 Run For San Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell running to be SF mayor again, vows to fire PD chief 2 SF teens die while BART surfing SFC: S.F. police chief defends record after mayoral candidate said he should be fired SJMN: Oakland A’s, city and county officials already discussing Coliseum lease extension Turlock hostage situation turns violent, two sent to hospital with major injuries CalCoast: Paso Robles school board votes to move dual immersion across town VCStar $: Federal judges dismiss most of CLU softball team suit LAT $: Sweeping new LAUSD policy to restrict charter school locations; advocates threaten to sue EdS: Backlash mounts as LAUSD approves policy preventing charters on vulnerable campuses LAT $: Disproportionate arrest levels for Black and Latino populations in suburban L.A. County LAT $: Firefighters launch campaign against Measure HLA, saying ‘road diets’ threaten safety Temecula’s open school board seat will be filled by a special election SDUT: San Diego spending $21M on new firefighting helicopter SDUT: SDSU report calls Tijuana River contamination a public health crisis. ‘We know people are getting sick.’ SDUT: San Diego cracks down on street vendors with stricter rules for impoundment, free speech SDUT: Long-awaited waterfront park from USS Midway advances but first up — a demolition 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!