Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Thursday, July 4, 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: Americans to celebrate Fourth of July with parades, cookouts — and lots of fireworks NR: Thomas Jefferson’s Greatest Advice for Pursuing American Happiness CalM: Why many illegal fireworks could be gone in California next July Fourth CG: On Independence Day Remember the Declaration of Independence LAT $: Thousands evacuate, some stay as Thompson fire spreads in Northern California LAT $: Thompson fire conjures traumatic memories for Camp fire survivor who lost everything but her life SDUT: McCain fire in East County 50 percent contained VCStar $: Sharp Fire burns 133 acres near Simi Valley CG: Chart of California’s November Ballot Measures and Their Status CalM: 2024 California ballot measures: What you need to know AP: Fight over retail theft is testing California Democrats’ drive to avoid mass incarceration policies CG: Assembly Public Safety Committee Waters Down Child Sex Trafficking Bill California Legislature votes to ask voters for permission borrow $20 billion for climate, schools Early release for convicted Moreno Valley child rapist rescinded by parole board Woman assaulted by alleged fake rideshare driver shares her story OCReg: Woman killed at Fashion Island in Newport Beach was a New Zealand resident CalM: Ban on schools’ gender notification policies heads to Newsom. Will he sign it? SacBee: If Gavin Newsom runs for president, how will his record as California governor play nationally? SFC: Newsom, Democratic governors re-up support for Biden following White House meeting CalM: California now has mandatory water conservation in urban areas: How will the new rules affect your supplier? OCReg: Tustin hangar fire: State legislature passes resolution asking for continued federal assistance CG: Gov. Gavin Newsom, Former NFL Star Marshawn Lynch Announce New Podcast OCReg: Orange County’s House Democrats weigh in on President Biden amid mounting re-election speculation CalM: How a ‘once in a century’ broadband investment plan could go wrong CG: Weak Leadership is Failing California’s Insurance Market OCReg: Michelle Steel: Tax increases stifle California’s economy and harm working families CalM: 248 years after America’s independence, is Biden vs. Trump the best we can do? OCReg: Unelected state bureaucrats are planning to raise California’s gas taxes in secret SJMN: Sunol school board recall: Early election results favor ousting two trustees LAT $: California just cut the red tape on housing in San Francisco. Is L.A. next? SJMN: Bay Area receives $14 million from state to combat youth homelessness Failed Bitwise Industries founders reach plea agreement CalCoast: PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs in North County VCStar $: Oxnard moves ahead on limiting number of tobacco retailers LAT $: L.A. County opens more pools and staffs them with better-paid lifeguards OCReg: Mission Viejo council should reject hotel tax increase OCReg: Huntington Beach crafting charter amendment that would leave housing plans up to voters Moreno Valley’s general plan violates California environmental law, judge rules SDUT: The price of a San Diego home crosses $1 million for the first time 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