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Sunday, August 18, 2024

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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.


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  • 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?


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