Email from FlashReport Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Wednesday, April 9, 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 CalM: Fake student aid: California colleges detect more fraudsters stealing millions LAT $: Food bank leaders spent millions on cars, Vegas trips, home renovations, lawsuit says CalCoast: Prosecutors create fraud task force focused on homeless funding AP: Feds to investigate potential fraud involving homeless funds in Southern California LAT $: Mayor Karen Bass is looking vulnerable. But will anyone challenge her in 2026? NR: California’s Cardboard-Box Candidate CG: Jay Leno Makes Pit Stop at the Capitol to Speak on ‘Leno’s Law’ to Protect Classic Cars CG: Bill to Limit Rooster Ownership Climbs Through Assembly Committees AP: Waiver allows Trump administration to bypass environmental rules to build more border walls CalM: Border Patrol said it targeted known criminals in Kern County. But it had no record on 77 of 78 arrestees LAT $: Their work in peril, UCLA researchers decry Trump administration funding cuts at protest SDUT: Across San Diego, students, parents and educators raise alarm over funding cuts to schools, research CalM: Miles of Delta levees are at risk of floods. Repairs could cost $3 billion SJMN: $10 million sexual harassment verdict against California community college district tossed over judge’s racial, sexist comments SacBee: Hearings begin on State Farm’s home insurance price hike. Here’s what’s been said SJMN: Students protest as University of California campuses reports visas revoked for some 50 international students CalM: Dentists turned them away. Now, disabled Californians are gaining new access to care CalM: The pressure on California’s already shaky budget keeps on growing OCReg: Lara’s lux travel grounds his good insurance work Sacramento considers open container ordinance to boost nightlife economy SacBee: Sacramento real estate company owner accused of sexual battery files countersuit SJMN: Former Alameda County employee who won $2.4M award after 8-year lawsuit battle can’t be found CG: The Oakland Mayoral Special Election: One Week To Go SJMN: The Bay Area’s first turbo roundabout sent crashes soaring. Commuters and experts say it’s still a better intersection Fresno County moves toward strengthening fight against copper thieves FresBee: Fresno City College has finalist for new president. ‘She is coming home to serve’ AP: Youth soccer coach charged in the death of 13-year-old found on Southern California road OCReg: Orange County supervisors approve another $9.5 million in Airport fire settlements OCReg: Trial judge: Did OC judge Ferguson try to ‘taint the jury pool’ by going ‘on a press tour?’ Ramona High principal out on leave after DUI arrest in Riverside last month, authorities say SDUT: Supervisors OK no-bid contract to help sheriff slash DNA test backlog in sexual assault cases SDUT: McCann and Aguirre hold leads in special election for South County supervisor, early returns show SDUT: County supervisors vote in favor of mental health care investments 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