Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Thursday, August 8, 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 CG: Kamala Harris Owns California’s Third World City Hellscapes CG: LA Board Of Supervisors Approves Expansion Of UBI Program SacBee: CapRadio audit details ‘possible conflicts of interest’ for 5 ex-board members. Here’s who they are SJMN: ‘The state is doing whatever it wants:’ Homeless advocate arrested while trying to block Oakland sweep Fraud investigation launched into homeless service provider for LA’s Inside Safe program California bill to crack down on child sex buyers faces key hurdle SacBee: The Park Fire is tearing through some of California’s last wild habitat for threatened salmon OCReg: Victoria Beach homeowner must remove ‘unpermitted building’ or face fines, Coastal Commission says CalM: Dangerous herbicide used on California crops banned SJMN: California consumer group can intervene in insurance rate cases, after state’s unusual invitation to challenges Business as usual expected at California Capitol during Democratic National Convention SacBee: California lawmakers want to build more affordable housing on the coast. Why it’s controversial CG: Gov. Newsom Rebuked after Misleading Claim on EV Sales Ethics complaint filed against Rep. Ken Calvert over real estate holdings LAT $: GOP Rep. Mike Garcia, in tough reelection bid, says job is to keep U.S. from becoming California LAT $: As burglars torment L.A. neighborhood, anxious residents consider buying guns, hiring security SDUT: Eight arrested in alleged burglary ring that hit 30 San Diego homes SJMN: COVID vaccines have become harder to find in California during the summer surge CalM: TikTok, Brat and Kamala Harris: Will newly fired-up young voters flip elections in California? SJMN: The San Francisco origins of Kimberly Guilfoyle’s grudge against Kamala Harris OCReg: Harris’ California health care battles signal fights ahead for hospitals if she wins OCReg: Newsom, Legislature think they know how to raise your children better than you do CalM: Sometimes California officials do things that are mind-boggling, or just interesting SJMN: Alameda County DA weighing whether to retry or release death row inmate of 33 years CG: San Francisco Activists Seek Banning Cars Along the Beach SFC: Mayor Breed surges in new Chronicle poll, while Peskin struggles to gain support SJMN: Some Bay Area neighborhoods breathe more hazardous air. Here’s where they are. Fresno councilmember Nelson Esparza announces state senate campaign Community Health System accused of misappropriating funds in lawsuit CalCoast: Grover Beach management seeking large raises LAT $: Ex-L.A. sheriff’s corruption squad targeted Kuehl. Now state has dropped the case State drops investigation of former LA County Supervisor Kuehl and nonprofit director OCReg: Huntington Beach councilmembers clash over air show settlement, call for economic report on the event VOC: Huntington Beach Leaders to Give the Public a Look At How Business Subsidies Work OCReg: Privatizing OC parking tickets abuses public VOC: County Supervisor’s Wife Declines To Seek Top Judge Seat Amidst Family Controversy VOC: Santa Ana Officials Hire New City Manager After Settling Controversial Legal Threat OCReg: Viet America Society will refuse OC officials’ demand for return of $2.2 million, says nonprofit’s lawyer OCReg: Months after their arrests, UC Irvine students’ fates remain uncertain New Riverside school board member picked to replace Tom Hunt SDUT: Weeks ahead of criminal sentencing, former Chula Vista council member admits civil violation SDUT: Gina Champion-Cain wants reduction in restitution she owes her Ponzi scheme victims 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