Email from FlashReport Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Tuesday, December 17, 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 SFC: Residents in this Bay Area city are begging Newsom to send in CHP to combat crime OCReg: Addicts trafficked cross country by ‘army of fraudsters,’ new lawsuit alleges NR: The Federal Government Is Making Homelessness Worse Ex-Twitter CFO will take charge of SF’s downtown, housing crises LAT $: California has sweeping new rules for home insurance. What to know CG: Kamala Harris Has ‘No Chance at Winning’ CA’s 2026 Governor’s Race CG: VP Kamala Harris: Run For CA Governor in 2026 or President in 2028? CalM: A new California law bans your boss from ordering you to attend anti-union meetings SFC: California’s high-speed rail project may be in trouble — again CG: Former Top Kamala Harris Aide Joins Newsom’s Staff SFC: California might walk back its call for a constitutional convention with Donald Trump in power LAT $: O.C. judge issues formal decision on voter ID in Huntington Beach, paving way for state to appeal OCReg: With 2024 election done, Democrats focus on this Southern California House seat for 2026 SJMN: Bay Area transportation slush fund casts doubt on need for $2.50 bridge toll hike CalM: California’s jail population will rise thanks to Prop. 36. So will inmate deaths, advocates say SFC: This California town is split over expunging a notorious killer of Natives from its name SacBee: California leaders propose another measure to keep immigration officers away from schools AP: Man sentenced for helping pregnant Chinese women travel to give birth in the US LAT $: Judge in Hunter Biden case sued over underage drinking party, alleged beating CalM: Here’s how California plans to get millions of adults without college degrees into better jobs OCReg: DOGE presents a chance to finally pull the plug on California’s high speed rail boondoggle OCReg: Teacher union swindle in Orange Unified serves as a lesson for all of California OCReg: Todd Spitzer: There’s no truth in sentencing in California anymore CalM: Can new state regulations resolve California’s existential insurance crisis? SacBee: Sacramento set to decide on city manager contract. Will letting him go be the ‘worst mistake?’ SJMN: Why did San Francisco get a tornado warning, but not Scotts Valley? SJMN: San Mateo County deputy accused of time card fraud did not commit crime, DA finds SJMN: Ex-sheriff captain sentenced to jail time in Santa Clara County concealed gun permit bribery case Volunteers sought for annual homeless count in Stanislaus County. Survey set for late January FresBee: Clovis gets new mayor, more money for safety. What election results mean for residents FresBee: Federal prosecutors urge judge to sentence Bitwise founders to 12 years in prison FresBee: Candidates line up to fill an open Fresno City Council seat. Who’s planning to run? VCStar $: Ojai set to reopen pickleball courts at City Hall CG: Los Angeles DA Hochman Fires Gascon Hires, Announces Decisions on Big Cases LAT $: Los Angeles County files suit ‘to stop the awful stench’ at Chiquita Canyon landfill LAT $: State agency fines L.A. more than $560,000 for dog attack at Harbor animal shelter SJMN: Disney agrees to $233 million wage theft settlement for California’s theme park employees Jurupa Valley City Council election recount is over. Here’s who won LAT $: Judge orders California Bible college to cease operations after state hearing SDUT: Adoptable or feral? Lawsuit challenges San Diego shelter’s program to return cats to the outdoors SDUT: San Diego headed for third driest start to rainy season in 152 years SDUT: Escondido will spend millions of dollars to seal off a creek after a sudden encampment sweep 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