Email from FlashReport Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Sunday, May 11, 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 FRBlog: We Knew It Would Be True In wake of L.A. fires, lawmakers jockey to sweeten firefighter pensions LAT $: With L.A. in crisis, Mayor Karen Bass’ hiring goal for the LAPD slips further out of reach SFC: California wants to kill rooftop solar — all because officials were duped by this flawed theory SFC: Berkeley homeless encampment spurs neighborhood outrage: ‘Actual humanitarian crisis’ LAT $: Two dozen people rescued for heat issues during record-breaking SoCal heat wave OCReg: Rep. Young Kim rejects SALT cap proposal of $30,000, calling it a ‘slap in the face’ SacBee: Former California EDD employee sentenced to federal prison for COVID fraud SFC: Kill California income tax? Republican governor candidate’s big promise SacBee: For Sacramento’s Maggy Krell, ‘all-in’ fight over solicitation bill was worth it SDUT: Michael Smolens: GOP pushes electric vehicle fees as highway fund continues to crater SJMN: Latest line: A good week for Carl DeMaio, a bad week for Bob Powers NR: Motherhood Builds the Civilization of Love SacBee: How bad is I-80? Fans at A’s game share traffic woes amid construction SF public defender stops taking cases, citing Lurie’s anti-fentanyl surge SJMN: Former top sheriff’s aide seeks $15M from San Mateo County over firing SFC: California blocking new housing in this posh Silicon Valley town over wildflowers FresBee: Fresno voters could face confusing choice between competing tax measures SFC: Monterey County Artichoke Festival abruptly canceled after 65-year run VCStar $: Feds cancel Conejo Unified mental health grant funds LAT $: How a Mojave Desert footrace became a showcase for L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept. turmoil LAT $: Antelope Valley residents say they are fed up with rampant dumping, official inaction LAT $: A sewer in Malibu? January firestorm has coastal city pondering the once-unthinkable OCReg: Trump budget goals that target senior programs could spark backlash in Orange County San Bernardino settles wrongful death lawsuit for $4.9 million in police shooting San Bernardino denies council member’s $2 million claim, calls it a ‘swindle’ SDUT: They were taken from their parents for their own safety. Then county social workers abused them, they say. 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