Email from FlashReport Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Tuesday, February 11, 2025     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 FRBlog: My Eighth Rule of Politics FresBee: California high speed rail has $4.3B in unspent federal grants. Could Trump take it away? LAT $: Strongest storm in a year bearing down on Southern California: What you need to know SBSun: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills to defend immigrants and sue President Donald Trump CG: California Democrats’ Musical Chairs for Governor 2026 SacBee: California amended its Lemon Law last year. Not everybody is happy with the proposed fix LAT $: California lawmakers propose banning sales from dog brokers in crackdown on puppy pipeline SacBee: California lawmaker’s bill would restrict local police from aiding ICE in these situations SBSun: California lawmakers want tougher penalties for looting and first responder shams SJMN: More than 2 million acres of land in California designated as ‘high’ or ‘very high’ fire danger areas SFC: Calif. pot industry faces 'extinction event' following big tax hike SJMN: Flu deaths surpass COVID deaths in California for the first time since the start of the pandemic OCReg: Flash floods, debris flow threats issued for upcoming Southern California storm What’s new: Down-payment program offers up to $40,000 to homebuyers Musk, DOGE Are Uncovering Insane Corruption NR: Senator Chris Murphy’s Embarrassing DOGE Paranoia CG: DOGE Accountability 101: The Left is Freaking Out With US Taxpayer Gravy Train Cut Off SJMN: Fremont’s homeless camp ban would be the strictest in the Bay Area. Will other cities follow? OCReg: OC auditor refers two COVID-funded agreements to district attorney and county counsel for review SDUT: U.S. appeals court reverses ruling ordering release of internal sheriff’s records SDUT: Weymo Testing Expansion     Sincerely, FlashReport Editors FLASHREPORT | Website FlashReport | 4040 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 20 | Newport Beach, CA 92660 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice