Email from FlashReport Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Friday, December 13, 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 CG: Assemblyman Essayli Files Ethics Complaint Regarding Alleged Bribery, Corruption by Legislator California workers to have more money taken out of paychecks Safeway blames shoplifting for closure. Guards say the store loses $7,000 a day to theft Shoplifter who fled to Hawaii helped steal $290K in Dior bags from Union Square, DA says SJMN: Santa Clara officials say 2026 FIFA World Cup is ‘highly likely’ to be a money loser Cops are calling in sick to clock overtime on side gigs, audit finds LAT $: Venice homeless housing development continues in limbo as councilmember declares the project dead Life inside the costly, disastrous homeless parking site SDUT: Plan to give San Diego’s mayor emergency powers for homelessness clears one hurdle CalM: California got millions to train workers in disaster relief, but it’s leaving money on table CG: ‘Jobs are Down and Workers are Suffering’ While Gov. Newsom Touts Job Increases CG: Gov. Newsom Announces April 29, 2025 Special Election Date for Two State Elections LAT $: Could Southern California’s high fire threat linger into the New Year? OCReg: What’s next for Katie Porter? For now, it’s teaching and learning, she says CG: Assemblyman DeMaio Releases 7-Point Plan to Overhaul ‘Broken’ CA Republican Party CG: Farmers Insurance to Increase Number Of Homeowner & Renter Policies in California OCReg: Assemblyman Avelino Valencia launches 2026 bid for state Senate seat SFC: Biden signs wildfire tax relief into law for Californians New California bill would bring a change to plastic bottles SJMN: Bay Area county divests from Caterpillar over equipment sales to Israel SFC: 13 California Dems voted for defense bill that included trans health care ‘poison pill’ SFC: Senate confirms Alameda County judge derided by Republicans for diversity advocacy Time For National Conversation About Left-Wing Violence CalM: UC Merced turns 20 years old yet remains California’s awkward stepchild CG: Ringside: Is Photovoltaic Power Competitive? Corrupt Media Failed Smears of Trump Cabinet Picks OCReg: Jessica Millan Patterson: California Republicans’ comeback continues OCReg: It’s bizarre for the California Latino Legislative Caucus to exclude Latino legislators SacBee: Owner of Sacramento real estate company accused of sexual battery, assault in civil lawsuits Former UC Davis fire chief indicted for misappropriation of public money SFC: Daniel Lurie wants to declare a fentanyl emergency. Here’s why that might not be possible What Lurie’s first City Hall hires reveal about his priorities LAT $: After losing reelection, San Francisco mayor says she leaves office ‘a winner’ SFC: Controversial Muni transportation chief Jeffrey Tumlin stepping down SJMN: Nvidia strikes deal for big San Jose lease, hinting at tech expansion FresBee: This tiny Central Valley farmworker community halted a hydrogen plant project. Here’s why Stanislaus County garbage burner stops receiving waste from cities. Demolition is next CalCoast: Grover Beach seeking candidates for vacant city council seat VCStar $: Sparks fly as new Oxnard council is sworn in LAT $: After Los Angeles County bought a skyscraper, a fight over whether to tear down its historic headquarters LAT $: L.A. promised $30 million to people wronged by gang curfews. Why has only half been spent? OCReg: How Orange County’s diverse electorate shaped the 2024 election OCReg: Newly expanded Irvine City Council deadlocks on first vote; special election for 7th member set Former VA Loma Linda employee arrested in work-related slaying of manager SDUT: Water rates could soar more than 60% within 5 years under proposed hikes SDUT: San Diego is eyeing slashing budgets. Could fewer middle managers and higher parking fees help avoid deep cuts? SDUT: Michael Smolens: Were Turner, Faulconer ever really in the hunt? SDUT: Months into his tenure, Parker resigns as San Diego police commission executive 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