Check out today's headlines on FlashReport! Wednesday, July 31, 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 Crews reach 5% containment on Pedro Fire burning in Mariposa County LAT $: California wildfires have already charred 30 times as many acres as all of last year — and it’s still summer AP: Firefighters make progress against massive blaze in California ahead of warming weather SJMN: Containment of vast Park Fire in Northern California heads higher SF SAFE former executive director charged with 34 felonies SFC: Ex-leader of S.F. nonprofit arrested following allegations she spent public money on lavish parties OCReg: California lawmakers debate sending local health inspectors inside immigration facilities SacBee: How Kamala Harris helped a California man become the nation’s first undocumented lawyer Kamala Harris BRAGS about funding trans surgeries for inmates Kamala Harris expected to expand Biden’s child gender transition agenda if elected SFC: Here’s how Republicans are using Kamala Harris’ San Francisco tenure against her NR: The Kamala Harris Psyop LAT $: Study details ‘transformative’ results from L.A. pilot that guaranteed families $1,000 a month SJMN: 8 sentenced for roles in flash-mob robberies across California LAT $: A music executive owns Joshua Tree’s most stunning home. Two local artists say, in police reports, he drugged them there OCReg: Newsom vows new AI regulations after Musk retweets fake Harris video OCReg: 2024 Rose Parade, Rose Bowl Game injected $245 Million into Greater LA economy, new report says SFC: With Dem governors crowding the campaign spotlight, will Gavin Newsom take a back seat? AP: San Francisco police and street cleaners take aggressive approach to clearing homeless encampments San Francisco intensifies homeless encampment sweeps OCReg: Disneyland unions agree to ‘historic’ 31% pay raise SJMN: California’s COVID positivity rate is still growing, approaching record high for a summer surge LAT $: ‘The virus wants to live.’ Why California’s COVID spike isn’t expected to ease anytime soon LAT $: California’s largest police group says rural departments need more officers NR: Here Come the Flip-Flops CalM: California’s voters face competing ballot measures as interest groups clash OCReg: California labor takes a rare “L” in 2024 OCReg: Stop offering subsidies for special groups Mayor pushing for plans to change the Old Sacramento Waterfront SFC: Aaron Peskin wants to make it easier for S.F. to host live events in downtown’s empty outdoor spaces SJMN: Judge orders Bay Area car dealer to pay almost $300,000 for unlawful hazardous waste disposal Nurses protest staffing policy at Modesto hospital. Patients deserve better, union says CalCoast: Nearly 2,000 PG&E customers lose power in San Luis Obispo County VCStar $: Ventura County to crack down on unpermitted food stands LAT $: The trek from your plane to LAX’s ride-share lot can be a struggle. Will it get easier? VOC: Irvine Gears Up to Leave County Library System, Ramp up City Efforts OCReg: Anaheim will buy Lincoln Avenue motel for $3.9 million Riverside County supervisors appoint committee to oversee animal welfare SDUT: SANDAG fires its chief economist SDUT: San Diego finalizes plans to transform Hillcrest, University City with high-rises, transit AP: San Diego Wave president sues former employee for defamation for alleging abusive behavior SDUT: Michael Smolens: When one huge San Diego project bucked the trend of cost overruns 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
