Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Wednesday, July 3, 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 AP: Dangerously high heat builds in California and the south-central United States Central Valley to see stretch of excessive heat to begin July CalM: Gavin Newsom backs down on crime measure CG: Gov. Newsom Cancels Plan for Competing Reform Prop. 47 Crime Measure on Nov. Ballot CG: Gov. Newsom To Highlight Democratic Summer Campaign Event In New Hampshire As Dems Continue Damage Control SFC: Gavin Newsom will travel to White House to ‘stand with’ Biden during Dem governors meeting OCReg: Gov. Newsom hailed within China after President Biden’s debate troubles CalM: Does a proposed $10 billion bond favor richer California school districts? AG Bonta, Trump among politicians who received most from Duong family LAT $: A corruption cloud hangs over Oakland City Hall. It comes at a terrible time for the struggling city LAT $: L.A. City Council backs Convention Center expansion before 2028 Olympics CG: Bill to Make Wildfire Settlements Exempt From State Income Tax Approved By Assembly Revenue And Taxation Comm. SacBee: The porn industry dropped its opposition to a California age-verification bill. Here’s why Mountain House swears in first mayor, city councilmembers since becoming California's newest city NRA files lawsuit challenging California's tax on firearm, ammunition sales SFC: Fast-moving Thompson Fire burns homes, forces 13,000 evacuations in Butte County Thompson Fire: Oroville declares local emergency, thousands evacuate due to Butte County wildfire LAT $: Fire near Oroville forces thousands to flee; several homes burned as heat wave intensifies LAT $: Supreme Court ruling could jeopardize California’s environmental rules LAT $: Harris glosses over debate at San Francisco fundraiser, highlights Biden victories over ‘liar’ Trump OCReg: 1 killed in attempted robbery at Fashion Island retail center in Newport Beach SJMN: Woman suffers fatal head injury after being pushed into BART train in SF; suspect arrested LAT $: How the California border changed after Biden’s order limiting asylum Reporter to Karine Jean-Pierre: Does Biden Have Alzheimer's, Dementia, Or A Degenerative Illness? OCReg: After Grants Pass ruling, will cities make public spaces safe for the public again? CG: Democrats’ Illegal Immigration and Border Policies Harms the San Joaquin Valley Directly OCReg: Newsom is the last person America needs CalM: What will happen to gas prices and taxes if California shifts away from fossil fuels? SacBee: Sacramento County stops delivering water to homeless as heat wave starts. Here’s why SacBee: Twin Rivers superintendent moves to fill board vacancy. The union calls foul. Who’s right? SFC: Oakland approves budget relying on Coliseum sale to close huge deficit SFC: Effort to recall two Bay Area school board members leading in initial results SFC: UCSF sets deal with California AG to allow $100M takeover of community hospitals SJMN: No end in sight to Patelco Credit Union ransomware attack that crippled online banking for 500,000 members CalCoast: Bankrupt solar company leaves Central Coast residence with liens VCStar $: Lutheran agency closes Conejo site aiding homeless CG: Homeless Account for 12% of Fire Calls in Los Angeles LAT $: FAA awards $8.2 million to Hollywood Burbank Airport LAT $: West Bank occupation at the center of the violence at L.A. synagogue LAT $: LAUSD shelves its hyped AI chatbot to help students after collapse of firm that made it OCReg: City of Orange approves local sales tax measure for November ballot OCReg: Huntington Beach housing development at former Magnolia Tank Farm up for approval again OCReg: Jury to determine Samuel Woodward’s fate — was killing Blaze Bernstein murder or manslaughter? Robert Schwandt, longtime Alvord schools trustee, dies at 66 LAT $: San Bernardino County has targeted majority Latino community for warehouse development, complaint alleges SDUT: ‘We will be watching’: After historic settlement, Elisa Serna’s parents look to reform deadly jails 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