Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Sunday, August 18, 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: The Coronation of St. Kammy CG: After Fighting Initiative, Gov. Newsom Taking Credit for Making Crime Illegal Again SDUT: Michael Smolens: Democrats face off over California crime ballot measure SJMN: How Bay Area cities are responding to Newsom’s calls for homeless sweeps after landmark Supreme Court ruling SFC: Tents and belongings often get thrown out when S.F. crews sweep homeless camps. Is that legal? LAT $: LA officials direct traffic officers to enforce parking laws, tow RVs that people live in LAT $: Controversial bill to abolish California fire hazard rankings dies in Legislature SFC: Garofoli: Will Kamala Harris answer these 3 big questions at the Democratic National Convention? OCReg: What Los Angeles leaders say they learned in Paris to apply in 2028 Olympics CG: Candidate Jessica Morse’s Disputed Military Claims Spark Controversy at Nevada County Fair SFC: Willie Brown considers suing Donald Trump over ‘nonsense’ claim about Kamala Harris SJMN: ‘A game changer’: How giant batteries are making California’s power grid stronger, and reducing the risk of blackouts during heat waves SFC: Oakland mass shooting: Two killed, two critically injured OCReg: Voters should reject the increase to the minimum wage and demand real solutions SJMN: Antioch’s embattled police force is slowly rebuilding. But it could take a year before it is fully staffed, chief says SJMN: It’s time to name San Jose City Hall rotunda for former mayor CalCoast: Judge denies request to withdraw plea deal in Pismo Beach assault case VCStar $: Who's coming to City Hall? Council races set for November LAT $: Poll shows Hochman has momentum to unseat L.A. County Dist. Atty. Gascón LAT $: Rancho Palos Verdes mayor appeals to Elon Musk for help with possible power shutoff LAT $: L.A. city attorney wanted $500,000 for outside law firm. The City Council gave her only 10% OCReg: HUD policy change will expand affordable housing access for Orange County veterans OCReg: How Orange County’s voter registration has changed since Harris was elevated to top of ticket SDUT: Furor over virtual public comment highlights a quandary for San Diego — participation or efficiency? SDUT: Sheriff details new enhanced jail screening to curb drug deaths. Will it be enough? 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