Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Tuesday, September 3, 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 CalCoast: California deemed a new center for political corruption How California Became a New Center of Political Corruption CalM: California Democrats strike back against local conservative rebellions on LGBTQ rights, abortion Nonprofit scandals push Mayor London Breed to launch contracting reform SFC: S.F. nonprofit scandals: This is Mayor Breed’s plan to boost oversight Record fire in San Jacinto 30% contained SacBee: Mandatory evacuations ordered for fast-moving fire in Tahoe National Forest, authorities say LAT $: Hot, dirty and dangerous: Aerial firefighting is a labor of love Saturday Headlines Sunday Headlines Monday Headlines California lawmakers pushing back on the push for electric vehicles CG: Multiple Reparations Bills Halted As Black Caucus Pulls Them Only Hours Before Votes CalM: Two historic California reparations bills stall out — sparing Newsom a tough political call CG: Enviro Grift: California Lawmakers Pass Ban on ‘Reusable’ Plastic Grocery Bags SJMN: California lawmakers dismiss bill to give convicted murderers serving life without parole a chance at release Sign or veto? The proposed laws that are now on Gov. Newsom's desk Bill that would mandate speed warning tech heads to Newsom's desk SFPD officer recounts rushing to aid 49ers rookie after shooting SFC: Breed ‘is going to get blamed’: How Ricky Pearsall shooting complicates mayor’s race Its just a continuous battle: Rio Linda businesses frustrated after string of reported vandalism LAT $: Post-Labor Day poses new COVID risk for California. Will the wave get worse? LAT $: Five years after 34 died in Conception boat fire, NTSB says Coast Guard hasn’t reformed SJMN: Gov. Newsom calls lawmakers into special session to address high gas prices OCReg: California ranks 2nd-best state for workers OCReg: Jon Coupal: Good Zuck, Bad Zuck NR: President Harris Would Be a Transformational Left-Winger CG: Politico Writes Hit Piece on Moms for Liberty for Exposing Education Deep State Grift CalM: California’s economy lags behind other states, here’s why it’s so sluggish OCReg: Southern California voters will have to fend off over 100 tax hikes and bonds this November CG: Labor Day: Workers Celebrate Freedom from Labor Unions LAT $: Has a UC Berkeley chemistry lab discovered the holy grail of plastic recycling? Thousands of Bay Area hotel workers participate in nationwide strike She’s a power broker in SF street art. Is she also a scam artist? SFC: S.F. residents say a corrupt manager scammed them of their rent. Now the city is evicting them VCStar $: CLU interim president readies for fundamental changes VCStar $: County seeks public's input to design new system for ambulance service LAT $: Worsening landslide forces power cut to 105 more homes in Rancho Palos Verdes OCReg: Superior Avenue pedestrian bridge in Newport Beach to open in October New Inland Empire Labor Council exhibit tells stories of the working class SDUT: San Diego economy ‘not outstanding. Not in the dumps either.’ How we compare to other cities 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