Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Friday, August 16, 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: What do marijuana, the death penalty and fracking have in common? Harris shifted positions on them CalM: California lawmakers kill crime bills, keep reparations proposals alive Key CA reparations bills clear major hurdle, head for full floor vote CG: Child Care Transparency Bill Passes Assembly Appropriations Committee In Unanimous Vote LAT $: Legislators to take up bills on genocide education, campus protest restrictions, DEI training LAT $: New poll shows most California voters want to see tougher punishment for theft, fentanyl crimes OCReg: We can’t stop technology, but can limit government misuse LAT $: California Legislature again rejects bill to make kindergarten mandatory SJMN: Park Fire reaches 45% containment SJMN: To stop price spikes at the gas pump, Gov. Newsom wants oil companies to maintain minimum fuel reserves CalM: California legislators debate giving oil companies until 2031 to monitor wells for leaks SJMN: Journalism Preservation Act to make Big Tech pay for news survives key hearing SFC: S.F.’s overdose death rate spiked, but it’s not the highest in the U.S. How other counties compare SDUT: Homeless encampment that drew asylum seekers cleared from Barrio Logan park LAT $: Homeless people will face fines, possible arrest in Long Beach crackdown, city official says LAT $: Bass vows not to bus homeless people out for 2028 Olympics. But what will L.A. do? CalM: What’s California on the verge of banning now? Octopus farming A look at some of the California leaders who will be at the Democratic National Convention OCReg: Hollywood Gavin Newsom is ready for his close-up. Or is he? CalM: Want property taxes to go up? Why California should reject ballot measure easing bond votes CalM: Big Medicine and Newsom square off in battle over billions in health care tax dollars OCReg: Larry Elder: Kamala Harris, unscripted, is an incoherent disaster CG: Ringside: Floating Offshore Wind – A Financial Catastrophe SacBee: Sacramento State students frustrated over proposed mandatory fee increase after town hall Sacramento County District Attorney accuses judge of making illegal diversion plea deal SFC: S.F. court crisis: Dozens of misdemeanors dismissed for taking too long as attorneys slam judges SFC: This Bay Area city converted a hotel into housing for almost 700 students — in just nine months SJMN: Google reveals latest plans for downtown San Jose village SJMN: Ex-San Jose police union executive intends to admit to illegal opioid importing Fresno approves encampment ban, ordinance passed in Visalia CalCoast: Foundation awards grants to 20 Central Coast restaurants VCStar $: 3 local mayors say why they're not running in November VCStar $: County fire agency marks move to Thousand Oaks CG: Paying the Accused: DA Gascon’s Top Aide/Potential Felon Still on Payroll LAT $: Los Angeles’ building earthquake retrofit data have been outdated for years, Times investigation uncovers OCReg: Thousands flock to Intuit Dome opening, as Bruno Mars performs at LA Clippers’ new Inglewood home OCReg: Why Mission Viejo City Council seats aren’t on the November election ballot OCReg: Orange County sues Viet America Society leaders, including Supervisor Andrew Do’s daughter OCReg: Westminster City Councilmember Amy Phan West formally censured Some Inland Empire animal shelters participating in ‘clear the shelters’ month LAT $: ‘Kill him!’: Video shows disturbing attack on deputy, fatal shooting in Riverside SDUT: San Diego rents are up 41% since 2019. It’s nowhere near the highest increase in the U.S. SDUT: San Diego police investigating company on complaints of illegal towing SDUT: Michael Smolens: Faulconer vs. Lawson-Remer is homelessness vs. Ash Street at the moment 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