Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Thursday, July 11, 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 FRBlog: These Streets are not Safe, but Let These Vermin Beware, I’ll See that Justice is Done – Javert, Les Miserables AP: Wildfire risk rises as Western states dry out amid ongoing heat wave baking most of the US CalCoast: Lake Fire grows to approximately 30,000 acres Vista fire grows to 2,354 acres as community meeting set for Lytle Creek SJMN: Gov. Newsom, fire officials warn of worsening California fire season SJMN: When assassins came to his home, Oakland political operative fired back, then told police he’d been targeted over criminal probe SFC: Allstate wants to raise rates 34% in California. It’d be largest hike by a major home insurer in years CalM: Gavin Newsom for president? Tallying up his assets and liabilities CG: Californian Congressional Members Start Breaking Ranks, Say Biden Should Step Down This Year SFC: California congressman raises concerns on Feb. meeting with Biden: ‘Controlled and different’ CG: Gov. Newsom Hammered Over Support Of Biden During Wildfire Press Conference SacBee: California limits pay-to-play politics in local elections, but federal law enables a loophole SacBee: California lawmakers enacted a bill to limit local pay-to-play politics. Is it working in Sacramento? CalM: California has just approved a new blueprint for offshore wind. The massive projects will cost billions AP: Prosecutors seek restitution for families of 34 people killed in 2019 scuba boat fire in California SacBee: Gavin Newsom says California lawmaker made ‘big mistake’ killing a drug bill. Why did it die? SFC: Bay Area group says California Forever’s new city could help Solano County grow jobs, housing CG: Murder by Policy: New Zealand Tourist Robbed, Murdered by Repeat Offenders OCReg: 3 accused of murdering tourist at Fashion Island make first court appearance SFC: ‘I can’t believe you have been nominated’: Republican senators grill Bay Area judicial nominee SacBee: Gavin Newsom likes to use the budget to skirt public debate and get what he wants. Did he do it again? LAT $: Mansions in the desert: Why Californians buy big in cheap, remote areas SDUT: Two companies agree to pay $50M over allegations they manipulated California gas prices SDUT: State agency OKs homeless parking lot by the San Diego airport AP: Dozens were sickened with salmonella after drinking raw milk from a California farm CG: Biden Admin Funded ‘Censorship’ Targeting Conservative Media Sites CG: Trump is a Threat to Democracy? OCReg: Grants Pass ruling gives Orange County new set of options on homelessness OCReg: Vote no on all ‘citizens’ initiative’ tax increases. Send a message that this scam must end. SacBee: 343 people were so poor they were in debt for buying soap, toothpaste in Sacramento County jails SJMN: Santa Clara councilmembers slam civil grand jury report over biases, errors Investigation continues into death of a Coalinga Police K9 FresBee: Growers paying per-acre fees for domestic well rehab in southern Fresno, Kings counties LAT $: Supt. Carvalho moves ahead with troubled AI effort despite collapse of tech contractor LAT $: L.A. County battery recycler on the verge of becoming California’s next Superfund site VOC: HB Leaders Give Up Thousands of Public Parking Spots to Airshow Operators, Settlement Shows OCReg: Visit Anaheim’s new CEO sees golden decade of opportunity for city VOC: Current Newport Harbor Mooring Holders Won’t Face Rent Hikes for Life Voters won’t be asked to tax themselves for new roads in Riverside County Appointee will replace late Riverside school board member Tom Hunt SDUT: City attorney employee says she was sexually harassed, assaulted at work 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