Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Wednesday, June 19, 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 CG: Why do California’s Democrat Politicians Fear Voters? CalM: These cities have a new tactic to evade California housing laws. Legal experts are dubious SDUT: Has the Coastal Commission made housing and climate crises worse? It’s offended at even the suggestion OCReg: California has 6 of 10 ‘most vulnerable’ housing markets in US SFC: California home insurer with 9,000 policies withdraws from state AP: California governor wants to restrict smartphone usage in schools CG: Gov. Gavin Newsom, California Highway Patrol Announce 167% Increase In Retail Theft Arrests CalM: A California senior lost $700K to scammers. Now she’s asking the state to slow bank transfers Aero Fire in Calaveras County scorches over 5,000 acres, leaves thousands without power Aero Fire: Crews save Copperopolis property where flames came inches from home Firefighters contain Spring Fire in Tuolumne County Sites Fire in Colusa County continues to pose challenge for crews CalM: Some California state workers return to offices with tainted water LAT $: California could end forced prison labor. Will lawmakers send this measure to the ballot? LAT $: California races roiled by border, immigration. It could tip control of the House CalM: A DA kept Black women off a jury. California’s Supreme Court says that wasn’t racial bias AP: California fines Amazon nearly $6M, alleging illegal work quotas at 2 warehouses SJMN: Sites Reservoir: Environmental groups file appeal to try to stop California’s largest new reservoir project in 50 years Felon who escaped from Rancho Cucamonga jail arrested in Los Angeles Carjacking suspect shot during confrontation with Riverside police officers SJMN: SF Giants legend, MLB Hall of Famer Willie Mays dies at 93 years old AP: Jury deliberates in state case against man who attacked Nancy Pelosi’s husband with hammer OCReg: John Phillips: It’s open season on pedestrians in Los Angeles AmerSpec: Gavin Newsom Wants to Be an Emperor OCReg: Educational fakery and anti-Semitism in the Golden State OCReg: Free market economic principles must fuel California’s energy markets CalM: California lawmakers fast-track restaurant exemption to hidden fees law Media's Great Awokening Is Alienating the Masses SFC: Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to face recall vote in November after signatures verified SFC: Exclusive: Pay cuts for S.F. city leaders? Supervisor proposes move to save money SJMN: CA Public Utilities Commission will decide if San Jose Water can increase its rates 11% in 2025 SJMN: San Jose waives key building fees to spur downtown housing highrises Fresno PD Chief Paco Balderrama applies to be Austin's next top cop VCStar $: County approves OB, ICU closures at Santa Paula Hospital CG: LAUSD Votes For District-Wide Student Cell Phone Ban During School Hours LAT $: Activist groups sue L.A. schools seeking data on app used to report suspicious behavior LAT $: Councilman seeks to rename Pershing Square for Biddy Mason, ex-slave and unsung L.A. hero LAT $: L.A. City Council panel backs billion-dollar plan to redo Convention Center for 2028 Olympics VOC: Charter School Principal Appointed to OC Department of Education Superintendent OCReg: Judge rebukes OC management of murder investigation against Paul Gentile Smith VOC: Surf City’s Move to Privatize Public Libraries Falls Apart at 11th Hour VOC: Can Santa Ana Afford a $27 Million Police Raise? Charter laying off 452 people, closing customer call center in Ontario SDUT: E-bike nonprofit CEO accused of faking program data, mixing public and private business 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 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice