Email from FlashReport Check out today's headlines on FlashReport! Thursday, April 3, 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 AP: Biden’s top health official, Xavier Becerra, enters the race to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom CalM: Xavier Becerra jumps into crowded race for California governor OCReg: Xavier Becerra launches campaign for California governor Gov. Newsom defends return to office order for California state employees SFC: A broken system keeps California homes underinsured and millions have no idea LAT $: Trump administration to audit California sex education curriculum for ‘medical accuracy’ LAT $: A charity accepted half a million for Arcadia firefighters. But it wasn’t allowed to fundraise Suspended official sues city, claims she was silenced for reporting sexual assault SFC: S.F. official under investigation sues city alleging whistleblower retaliation How will Governor Newsom's podcast impact how he governs California? CalM: A ‘missed opportunity’: Does Newsom’s plan to get Californians into better jobs do enough? CG: Assemblyman Bill Essayli Appointed U.S. Attorney In Los Angeles by President Trump SJMN: California’s schools chief has a $200,000 salary and a Bay Area side gig CalM: Rural California, reliant on the Trump administration for jobs, braces for cuts SF’s new policing paradox: Mass arrests, no charges SDUT: UCSD braces for possible $500M in annual cuts, shelves some building plans CalM: No more calling ‘shotgun?’ California could ban teens from riding in the front seat LAT $: Edison CEO: It’s ‘certainly possible’ utility sparked Eaton fire. But climate change made it worse CG: California’s Elected Democrats Have Forsaken the People OCReg: DEI at universities will continue despite feigned compliance with Trump policies OCReg: California’s bullet train needs billions more OCReg: In California’s Capitol, some political fights span decades CG: Ringside: Fast-Track Dredging to Save the Delta SacBee: Former Sacramento city manager Howard Chan pays back money owed for legal fees SJMN: Stanford University to host town halls amid funding uncertainties, federal scrutiny SJMN: VTA union files appeal of judge’s decision mandating end of strike In wake of deadly fire, Ceres officials question state standards at mobile park home SJMN: Apple security chief acquitted, mistrial for ex-undersheriff in Santa Clara County gun permit bribery case Gov. Gavin Newsom visits Modesto to promote hiring of people without college degrees CalCoast: Atascadero Unified School District selects new superintendent CalCoast: Tribune reporting embarrasses Atascadero police chief VCStar $: Simi Valley approves townhome complex on church site LAT $: L.A. housing authority turning luxury Woodland Hills apartments into affordable housing LAT $: What about the bike lanes? Transit advocates say Metro project ignores city’s mobility plans OCReg: Angel stadium’s plight gives city new challenges LAT $: Arellano: O.C. public defender who exposed jailhouse snitch scandal is retiring, but not done OCReg: Top bidder says Ziggurat sale has been canceled VOC: Fullerton Publication Policy Raises Censorship Concerns SDUT: Former chief operating officer sues San Diego for breach of contract, discrimination SDUT: Ex-San Diego Councilmember Chris Cate tapped as new Chamber of Commerce head SDUT: ‘A gut punch’: Trump order threatens funding for San Diego museums, libraries and zoo 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
