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Thursday, April 3, 2025

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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

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FlashReport Editors
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