Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Saturday, August 24, 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 SJMN: 5 charts that show how California cities spent $37 billion on public employees last year LAT $: Humboldt officials accuse San Francisco of busing the city’s homeless problems north CG: San Francisco County, Humboldt County Spar Over Homeless Busing Programs LAT $: Homeless encampment at Dockweiler State Beach near LAX cleared by city workers Kamala’s brother-in-law fleeced taxpayers for billions to give to left-wing groups and lawyers SJMN: Kamala Harris gave her old ‘middle class’ Berkeley neighborhood a shout-out. But the middle class can’t afford it anymore. SFC: ‘‘Never expected it’: San Francisco swept up in California’s home insurance crisis AP: Security rules mean some pay more for food insurance and don’t know about dam failure risk SDUT: Michael Smolens: Could push to change fire ratings spur development in hazardous areas? NR: Why Hunter Biden’s Last-Ditch Challenge Failed to Derail His Tax Case SFC: S.F. DA Brooke Jenkins ceases work with major foundation on criminal justice reform SacBee: State scientists approved a historic contract. Will other state workers follow their lead? SacBee: California tribes are urging the rejection of this casino project proposal. Here’s why OCReg: Lake Forest man gets 7 years for not delivering purchased gloves during pandemic LAT $: O.C. man took money meant for COVID gloves to buy boats and cars. Now, he’s been sentenced for fraud OCReg: The misuse of COVID relief funds alleged in OC has been prosecuted across the nation OCReg: UCI Medical School program addresses shortage of Latino physicians in California Why I'm Backing Trump, and What Alarms Me About Democrats Why Silicon Valley Is Turning Red CG: Fweedom! – California Globe SacBee: Sacramento-area Sikh leader, possibly targeted in assassination attempt, sits for FBI interview SFC: How San Francisco’s bureaucracy is condemning its night markets to mediocre food SF school board president resigns amid looming closures SFC: Why is Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao riding in an SUV costing the city $74,500? SJMN: San Jose Chamber launches fund to preserve its downtown headquarters SJMN: San Jose neighbors’ backlash delays plan to use tiny homes for jail diversion Salida Union School District gets new superintendent. Who is he and when did he start? CalCoast: Campaign sign defaced with anti-American flag rhetoric VCStar $: Tesla to build collision center in Camarillo OCReg: LA city leaders criticized for moving artifacts to make way for Olympics exhibit LAT $: Column: Langer’s Deli owner is starving for L.A. to clean up MacArthur Park, and thinking of closing LAT $: ‘Like a bomb’: Exploding tire that killed L.A. County firefighter was a little-known risk Corona street vendors face fines up to $1,000 if they violate city’s new rules SDUT: More than 900 homes proposed near Oceanside’s El Corazon Park SDUT: Grossmont Healthcare District lowers tax rate on bond 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