Email from FlashReport Check out today's headlines on FlashReport! Wednesday, May 7, 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 The CA Teachers Association’s Ongoing Jihad on Charter Schools continues with AB 84 CG: California Facing $8.43/gallon Gas – a 75% Increase – as Refineries Close SJMN: California’s high-speed train to lose federal funding, Trump says NR: California’s Toy Train Hobbyists Won’t Give Up CG: Assembly Republicans Secure Victory as Democrats Finally Capitulate on Sex Trafficking 16-17 Year Olds LAT $: California lawmakers strike deal on solicitation of minors bill CG: California Agrees to Repeal Electric Truck Mandate in Legal Settlement LAT $: Californians say Newsom is more focused on boosting presidential prospects than fixing state CalM: California regulator weakens AI rules, giving Big Tech more leeway to track you LAT $: Amid Trump trade war, L.A. urged to hold off on wage hikes for tourism workers OCReg: Homeland Security chief says travelers with no Real ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps CalM: Kaiser in the hot seat as California lawmakers blast company for skipping mental health hearing CalCoast: California files lawsuit against Trump administration over wind energy CalM: California wine country traffic jam fuels fight over endangered mice, marsh birds LAT $: California Democrats, Republicans sound alarm over Head Start cuts NYT: Why Democrats Joined Republicans to Block a California Climate Policy SFC: California Dems keep using the same plan for political failure. CalM: State Bar’s botched exam for new lawyers is California’s latest entry to the hall of shame Washington Should Take Efficiency Seriously SacBee: Sacramento Police spend millions on overtime each year. Should it be investigated? SFC: Oakland is moving aggressively to clear homeless encampments, including one of the city’s largest SFC: SFPD to get massive overtime boost despite concerns about spending SFC: Exclusive: New grocer makes bid to move into the vacated Safeway in S.F.’s Fillmore District SJMN: San Jose school district parcel tax trails in early results SJMN: Bracing for federal cuts, Santa Clara County executive pulls millions in federal funds out of the upcoming budget Housing developer files lawsuit against Patterson over ‘water shortage’ FresBee: Fresno has highest electric bills in the US. Here’s how much people pay and why CalCoast: Santa Maria, SLO ranked in top 10 most unaffordable home markets LAT $: Another L.A. County measles case amid nationwide surge; vaccines urged ahead of summer travel LAT $: Time-restricted ‘smart’ toilets arrive in Long Beach as city looks to plug restroom gaps LAT $: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House could close due to city budget cuts OCReg: With $1 billion in upgrades, Irvine’s Great Park headed into a new era VOC: Has Santa Ana’s Police Chief & City Manager Been Up Front With Residents About ICE Activity? Baton-wielding San Bernardino officer disciplined, could be stripped of badge SDUT: Democratic supervisors’ effort to free up money from county reserves fails at first go SDUT: Zillow forecasts San Diego home values to drop for the first time in years SDUT: New vision for San Diego’s Civic Center strives for renaissance of downtown 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
