Email from FlashReport Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Wednesday, April 16, 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: California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs SJMN: Lawsuit seeks to halt California’s homeowner-funded FAIR Plan insurance bailout AP: California consumer group sues to block insurers from adding surcharge following LA fires SDUT: A ‘shocking situation:’ San Diego may stop funding homeless shelter with mental health services Thousands gather for tour led by Sanders, AOC in Folsom Rally with Bernie Sanders and AOC draws thousands in Bakersfield SFC: Track election results for Oakland mayor, citywide tax measure and council race LAT $: Special election for Oakland mayor too close to call, but Loren Taylor takes slim early lead LAT $: Mayor Karen Bass’ unfavorable ratings spiked following fires, survey shows LAT $: 911 logs show more than a dozen calls from burning west Altadena before evacuations ordered CG: Harvard Now Offers Remedial Math Acknowledging America’s Math Collapse CalM: More high schoolers are taking college classes — but no surprise which students benefit most CG: New Bill Could Create $15-a-Month Internet Plan For Californians On Welfare AP: Commercial salmon fishing in California will be closed for a third year in a row LAT $: Activists warn Police Commission about ICE access to LAPD data on immigrants CG: New 2026 Gubernatorial Poll Finds Waning Support for Possible Kamala Harris Run CalM: How labor killed a bill to let California wildfire victims sue Big Oil for climate change AP: Erik and Lyle Menendez have created self-help groups and programs while locked up for 35 years OCReg: The hidden costs of CalPERS: How taxpayers pay the price CG: Violent Crime is Not Down in California Despite What Sanctuary State Governor Gavin Newsom Says OCReg: Audit flags ‘pervasive’ noncompliance SacBee: Sacramento seeks public input on new city manager. Here’s how to get involved SFC: Copper theft shuts down Oakland DMV for months as Real ID deadline approaches SJMN: Tordillos slightly widens lead to enter runoff for San Jose City Council seat SJMN: Revitalization of Columbus Park will lead to clearing out San Jose’s largest encampment FresBee: Fresno County in-home caregivers to receive pay increase, union says FresBee: Was Fresno unprepared for its first no-camping prosecution of a homeless man? Most layoff notices rescinded at Modesto City Schools; only three positions unplaced Oxnard council to consider 990-unit Teal Club development OCReg: LA County approves $3 million for Eaton fire-area soil testing after lead found in samples LAT $: Amid questions about his resume, leader of new Los Angeles housing agency plans to depart OCReg: Environmental Nature Center anxious for Newport Beach council support for housing element change OCReg: Anaheim Chamber of Commerce will close at month’s end, CEO has told board and staff OCReg: Betty Martinez Franco leads race for Irvine City Council Fifth District seat in early returns Tuesday night 15 Freeway toll lanes under construction in Inland Empire LAT $: Family sues Fontana police in shooting death of unarmed man in driveway SDUT: Former county official sues for defamation, retaliation after being passed over for top job SDUT: Oceanside commissioners say proposed appeal revisions are ‘offensive’ SDUT: Port grants developer rent concessions totaling $19M to build Harbor Island hotel SDUT: Gloria proposes deep cuts to libraries, arts, recreation to close gaping budget deficit SDUT: San Diego bans ‘price-fixing’ software from RealPage to set rents 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