Check out today's headlines on FlashReport! Saturday, August 31, 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 LA council OKs $17.7 million in case of man killed by off-duty LAPD officer in Corona Costco SDUT: San Diego Unified superintendent terminated after investigation found sexual misconduct SacBee: Reparations bills face obstacles from Gov. Gavin Newsom in legislature’s final stretch CG: Slavery Apology Bill Passes Assembly, Moves To Newsom’s Desk CalM: Last-minute plan to help Californians with electric bills fails SFC: Did your car witness a crime? Bay Area police may be coming for your Tesla — and they might tow it LAT $: California lawmakers pass bill banning legacy and donor college admissions LAT $: Bill that would make purchasing sex from a minor into a felony on its way to final vote CG: Two Grocery Store Plastic Bag Ban Bills Pass Final Floor Votes, Move To Governor’s Desk LAT $: Calling for further study, California lawmakers table ban on toxic herbicide paraquat CalM: Which 2024 California bills will Gavin Newsom sign into law? SacBee: California Treasurer Fiona Ma claims vindication, but taxpayers are on the hook for $350,000 AP: Former California employee to get $350K to settle sexual harassment claims against state treasurer OCReg: In Orange County, RNC chairman highlights importance of California’s congressional races Ken Calvert, Will Rollins contest is 7th most expensive House race in U.S. SDUT: State grant of $48.7 million requires Oceanside apartments to be all-affordable OCReg: Construction to begin on long-planned Orange Heights development in east Orange Fight against deadly combination of fentanyl, animal tranquilizer LAT $: Hillside erosion worsening in California due to wildfires and intense rain OCReg: Steven Greenhut: Why, yes, let’s put California policies in the national spotlight CG: Gov. Newsom’s Venezuela-Like Price Control Proposal on Oil Industry OCReg: Restoring some order to crime-riddled Oakland CG: Ringside: The Numbers Behind CARB’s Goal of ‘Net Zero’ SacBee: Citrus Heights mayor resigns with 3 months left on term. Will city fill role before election? SFC: S.F. State sells investments in arms makers after deal with pro-Palestinian students SJMN: Competing ballot measures aim to improve Berkeley streets, walkways Modesto Police Review Board report calls for better transparency & de-escalation techniques Avian flu confirmed at 3 Central Valley dairies. They’re state’s first cases, officials say CalCoast: Oceano sexual assault victim wins latest battle in suit against school district CalCoast: Arroyo Grande couple plead guilty to fraud, facing decades in prison VCStar $: Cleanup on Rincon Island moves another step forward LAT $: An elected or appointed chief executive for L.A. County? Voters will decide OCReg: Two equestrians sue OC Fair over rent hikes at public stables SDUT: San Diego County’s largest law enforcement agency takes a new name SDUT: More long delays observed in latest state penalties against San Diego hospitals 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