Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Tuesday, August 6, 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 NR: Google Admits to Omitting Trump Assassination Attempt from Search Autocomplete Feature SFC: Former rising S.F. political star Jon Jacobo charged with rape, sexual battery Former SF housing nonprofit director charged with rape, sexual battery SFC: How San Francisco’s toxic political culture enables abusers CG: California Energy Commission Proposes State Takeover Of Oil Refineries OCReg: Union-controlled lawmakers lie to parents, break own laws, hurt special needs kids SacBee: 4.6 million eligible Californians opt out of registering to vote. This plan would change that SacBee: New audit ordered by Sacramento State shows more financial issues at Capital Public Radio Ex-East Bay swim team president arraigned after embezzlement charges OCReg: State pushed Chevron out of California. Who’s next? CG: Chevron Exit Demonstrates How California Lawmakers Are Regulating Residents Out Of Business SacBee: Cal Fire prepares for hotter, drier weather around Park Fire. ‘It’s going to challenge us’ Stanislaus National Forest OKs plan to further reduce wildfire risk. What it would do SJMN: Experts urge people to mask up as Southern California sees COVID-19 surge SFC: ‘Relentless’ new COVID variants extend California’s summer wave CalM: As LGBTQ library material comes under fire, California may ban book bans CalM: A Sikh lawmaker wrote a bill to protect immigrant activists. Could a fight over caste derail it? CG: AB 1955 Causes Elon Musk to Pull Out of California OCReg: Ex-caregiver crashes minivan into Irvine home, goes inside and kills man, police say LAT $: Walmart employee stabbed to death in ‘random event’ at Lake Elsinore store, authorities say OCReg: Suspects arrested in LA, OC armed robbery spree have past gun charges, deportations Over 300 pallets of allegedly stolen goods seized in Jurupa Valley SacBee: Toni Atkins outraises her fellow Democrats in the race to become California governor AP: Elon Musk sues OpenAI, renewing claims ChatGPT-maker put profits before ‘the benefit of humanity’ OCReg: Jon Coupal: Basic income schemes are just welfare by another name NR: Kamala Harris Is Bad News for Gig Workers CalM: Texas scores a goal on California as Chevron moves headquarters to Houston SFC: Powerful S.F. moderate political group hit with big ethics fine SFC: Nation’s first citywide reusable cup program rolls out in the Bay Area SJMN: Lawsuit: VTA mass shooting made bus driver’s PTSD worse, agency fired him over unexcused absences Clovis City Council considers adding ballot measure to raise sales tax Valley fever spiking across Californias Central Valley Employees at Modesto-based company seek nearly $400,000 in unpaid wage claims CalCoast: Inmate convicted of making criminal threats in San Luis Obispo County VCStar $: Judge has yet to rule on key parts of Gallegly-CLU suit LAT $: L.A. community college district chancellor to step down amid faculty tensions, lawsuits LAT $: New video shows world’s largest wildlife crossing starting to take form LAT $: A woman died after an L.A. rehab closed last year. Why was it forced to shut down in the first place? OCReg: County of Orange demands $2.2 million refund from Viet America Society LAT $: Orange County demands group linked to supervisor’s daughter return millions of dollars VOC: Huntington Beach to Publicly Discuss Controversial Airshow VOC: Santana: Politicians in Santa Ana Don’t Want Residents To See Them Up Close OCReg: With an influx of beach visitors, Laguna Beach runs ads to stop bad behavior OCReg: Using poker chips, OC Registrar of Voters randomly selects ballot argument for Anaheim school bond OCReg: Huntington Beach’s November council election won’t change who’s in control — but it leaves a path for flipping power Inland Empire adds 5,700 jobs in June, biggest leap since November LAT $: Cockfights, tacos, federal charges: FBI says San Bernardino property hosted animal fights SDUT: Gloria administration, predecessor approved millions in public contracts without council approval, audit finds SDUT: UCSD admits 4,000 more students than it did a year ago, continuing unprecedented growth 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