Email from FlashReport Check out today's headlines on FlashReport! Monday, May 19, 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 Angelenos Pay the Price as Democrats Double Down on Failure CG: Latest U.S. Census Data on Cities: Florida and Texas Still Dominant in Growth CalM: They drove for hours to speak in the Capitol. California lawmakers cut them off CalM: Should California’s climate budget pay for high speed rail and firefighters? Newsom’s new plan triggers fiery debate CalM: ‘Shocking’ and ‘plain cruel’: Health advocates say Newsom’s Medi-Cal budget could cripple women’s reproductive care Saturday Headlines Sunday Headlines OCReg: Palm Springs bomber, 25, from Twentynine Palms, acted alone, officials say LAT $: Fringe theories, a friend’s death and massive explosives: What we know about Guy Bartkus LAT $: Newsom’s final stretch as governor may be a bumpy ride SFC: Opinion: Gavin Newsom needs to focus on current job LAT $: Heat wave is coming to Southern California, with triple-digit temps in San Fernando Valley SFC: Oakland police’s rising overtime puts spotlight on spending as city grapples with massive deficit SJMN: Trump admin. has axed $85.6M in grants to Santa Clara County – all of it related to public health NR: Newly Released Biden-Hur Audio Captures Former President’s Stumbles from Special Counsel Interview OCReg: How many more websites and podcasts will Newsom launch before he does his job? OCReg: Nowhere to live? No hiding from bad government policies CG: CA Department of Insurance: A Warning Shot to Every Free Market Believer OCReg: Newsom is one to blame for fleeing refineries FBI Washington Headquarters Won't Be Missed The Nordstrom follies: How bad laws and whiny neighbors are slowing SF’s comeback SJMN: Group seeks to halt Menlo Park parking lot redevelopment with ballot measure SJMN: The Bay Area has hundreds of below-market rate apartments sitting vacant SFC: First Black supervisor in Contra Costa County dies at age 69 LAT $: A courtside lounge? Dynamic ticket pricing? UCLA hopes new sports ventures will pay off LAT $: In a state with a dire affordable housing shortage, does the Coachella Valley offer hope? Riverside County working to create 5 blue zones within 5 years SDUT: San Diego’s new ambulance model is raking in millions. But the city still wants to change gears. SDUT: Chula Vista previews its largest spending plan, largely driven by new bayfront resort and rising labor costs 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