Email from FlashReport Check out today's headlines on FlashReport! Saturday, December 21, 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 VOSD: Nora Vargas’ Abrupt, Unexplained Resignation Shocks County SDUT: In surprise announcement, Nora Vargas will step down as supervisor, just after re-election LAT $: Who is the politician at the center of the latest Chinese influence scandal? OCReg: Is California living worth the costs and taxes? Government funding bill clears Congress and heads to President Biden, averting a shutdown AP: Senate approves 235th judge of Biden’s term, beating Trump’s tally SDUT: Homelessness in San Diego County shrinks for the first time in years AP: California regulators vote to delay closure of gas storage facility, site of worst US methane leak LAT $: California e-bike voucher program flooded with almost 100,000 applications in just 45 minutes LAT $: ‘Messy’ atmospheric storms in California could slam holiday travel: What to expect CalM: New California voter ID ban puts conservative cities at odds with state California businesses shouldering the state's federal unemployment debt with higher payroll taxes Some ask Riverside superintendent to resign amid transgender athletes controversy SFC: COVID stays low, but flu and RSV cases rise in California ahead of winter holidays CalM: More water for urban areas, some farms: Biden, Newsom officials announce long-awaited new water delivery rules SFC: Man fatally shot by S.F. police in Union Square may have been Dior security guard OCReg: Lawsuit accusing FBI of spying at Orange County mosques is reinstated by appeals court Kash Patel, Onetime FBI Target, Now on Track To Run FBI OCReg: Gavin Newsom speaks loudly, but carries a very small stick OCReg: Newsom’s ‘Trump-proof’ plan raises more questions than answers for Black Californians CG: Dozens Of Oakland Lawmakers, Business Leaders Urge Rep. Barbara Lee To Run For Mayor In Upcoming Special Election SFC: S.F.’s population drops once again in an ominous sign for the city’s recovery LAT $: Plans to transform an iconic San Francisco highway into a park ignite recall furor SFC: As Democrats rip Elon Musk, this Bay Area mayor wants to stay neutral FresBee: Accusations of illegally dealing firearms lead to arrest of Sanger cop by federal agents VCStar $: Lifetime benefit OK'd for Carmen Ramirez's spouse VCStar $: Another round of deep cuts headed to CSU Channel Islands LAT $: They were locked up 17 years ago for a murder. L.A.’s new district attorney is setting them free OCReg: Newport Beach HR director sues city, alleging ‘cover up’ and harassment OCReg: San Diego judge weighs evidence of misconduct by prosecutors in OC murder case OCReg: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified board places Superintendent Alex Cherniss on leave Moreno Valley City Manager Mike Lee retires SDUT: Judge rules San Diego Humane Society’s policy of returning cats to community violates law SDUT: Lawsuit alleges San Diego police improperly used surveillance equipment at Comic-Con, Pride VOSD: The City and County Don’t Know How to Work Together in a Disaster 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