Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Wednesday, August 28, 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 Gavin Newsom changes his story on Baja trip after whale-watching junket disclosed AP: California lawmakers pass protections for pregnant women in prisons and ban on legacy admissions CG: Senate Passes Bill to Give Home Loan Down Payments to Illegal Immigrants CG: Former Fox News Host Steve Hilton Reportedly Mulling Over a Run For CA Governor SFC: Sex work has gotten so rampant again in S.F.’s Mission District, residents are suing the city OCReg: Feds file new indictment in Trump Jan. 6 case, keeping charges intact but narrowing allegations SDUT: ‘Hope for the next generation’: Supervisors to support reparations for Black Californians SacBee: Police blocked journalists from getting close to Sacramento homeless sweep. Was it legal? SDUT: County supervisors pause safe parking lot, keep pushing for camping ban LAT $: Embattled manager of California water agency defends record, says complaints are unfounded SJMN: Bay Area housing market so wild that ‘murder house’ sells for $2.1 million LAT $: ‘A hugely flawed system.’ Teachers flag safety problems for kids on film sets AP: Disbarred celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi found guilty of stealing millions from his clients OCReg: Invasive fruit flies eradicated from 9 California counties LAT $: Disney’s new mega-neighborhood is taking shape in the California desert. Some locals are dubious Apple AirTag stolen mail sting leads to arrest of Riverside man, Santa Maria woman LAT $: Los Angeles cracks down on copper wire thefts, warns of more arrests OCReg: 2 men, in a Rolls Royce and a Ferrari, targeted by robbers at Fashion Island in Newport Beach CG: BIG Water Decision This Week: Over 350,000 Acre-Feet of Stored Surface Water is at Stake LAT $: The six fire-, flood- and storm-prone cities where billionaires love to buy homes OCReg: Stolen justice: Prison break bill puts victims’ rights on death row CalM: With 28 months to go, will Newsom now pay more attention to his day job? Marysville mayor sucker punched; Police chief, councilman chase, tackle suspect SacBee: Why Sacramento council decision could lead to building’s demolition in favor of Shake Shack LAT $: UC Berkeley’s new chancellor plans to ‘question the status quo’ as he takes over In San Francisco’s broken school system, even hiring a teacher requires state permission London Breed comes out against ally Scott Wiener’s controversial AI safety bill SJMN: Santa Clara County gun permit scandal: Chief prosecution witness sentenced SJMN: Councilmember vows to block plan to use San Jose tiny homes for jail diversion Fresno ordinance addressing private property trespassing Modesto Junior College president reveals plans to elevate education. See what he said Will Modesto police issue a study on bias toward Black residents? Chief is hesitant CalCoast: Oceano sexual assault victim wins latest battle in suit against school district VCStar $: Fair revenue data still being verified, officials say OCReg: Lawsuit seeks to block veterans cemetery in Anaheim Hills OCReg: Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do needs to go VOC: Cypress City Councilwoman Sues Colleagues, Alleging Harassment After Voting Rights Lawsuit VOC: Calls Grow For OC Supervisor Andrew Do to Resign After FBI Raids OCReg: Some supervisors call Andrew Do’s proximity to Viet America Society controversy a distraction IE water district computer hacked, preventing customers from making phone payments SDUT: Your guide to Measure G, San Diego County’s half-cent transportation sales tax increase SDUT: San Diego County takes stand against social media companies SDUT: Michael Smolens: Developers, Del Mar and other cities await ‘builder’s remedy’ ruling on affordable housing SDUT: SDPD officer killed in fiery crash following pursuit was ‘one of a kind’ 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