Email from FlashReport Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Wednesday, June 4, 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 Justice Strikes Back: California's Unconstitutional and Unfair Sports Rules Feel the Heat CA Attack On Gas-Powered App LAT $: Regulators seek to phase out gas-powered appliances in Southern California CG: CA Senate Democrats Pass Bill Granting Early Parole for ‘Youthful’ Violent Killers Sentenced to LWOP CalM: California gave accomplices to killings a second chance. How a new case tested the law SJMN: Bay Area cities called out in ‘sanctuary’ list find themselves in crosshairs of immigration standoff Trump threatens to fine California over trans athlete's participation in girl sports SacBee: CA wants to move telework oversight. Is the budget bill the right way to do it? LAT $: Thunderstorms sweep across SoCal, with lightning bringing risk of fire starts CalM: ‘An endless game of whack-a-mole’: California tariffs lawsuit thrown out, but it’s not over CG: CA Democrats are Blaming AI for Inflated Rent Prices Instead of Themselves CG: AG Rob Bonta’s ‘Forced Reset Triggers’ Remain Illegal Under CA Law Despite DOJ Deal Ending Ban CG: $700K High-Speed Rail Study Bill Passes Senate CalM: It’s expensive to become a teacher in California. This bill would pay those who try LAT $: California freshwater fish found to be teeming with parasites. How to keep from getting sick SDUT: Hegseth orders name of gay rights activist Harvey Milk scrubbed from San Diego-built Navy ship CG: President Trump’s Stark 25th Amendment Warning on Joe Biden’s Cognitive Condition and VP Kamala Harris’ Constitutional Obligatory Failure CalM: California’s economy is just limping along. Why is Newsom always boasting? SFC: San Francisco considered charging property owners for their driveways SFC: S.F.’s budget woes could kill programs that help the city’s most at-risk tenants SJMN: San Jose approves $620,000 settlement for 2020 George Floyd protest injuries SJMN: Elected leaders implore San Jose to invest in homelessness prevention as more families become unhoused Uranium, nitrate pollute drinking water in homes near Tuolumne River. From what? Stanislaus County community faces huge water rate increase to $600 a month FresBee: Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer touted 92 new police officer jobs. Most are vacant FresBee: Fresno County DA, sheriff get an extra two years in battle over election schedule CalCoast: Gibson will not run for SLO County supervisor, plans new role LAT $: Bed bugs in Ventura hotel lead to $2-million jury ruling for bitten guests LAT $: L.A. Mayor Karen Bass won’t be forced to testify about homeless programs OCReg: Anaheim will use $15 million from Disney for first-time homebuyer program, affordable housing VOC: HB City Council Might Promise to Not Ban Books Ahead of Library Special Election VOC: Santana: Costing Out Voter ID Gets Political in OC OCReg: Ex-top prosecutor who accuses OC DA Todd Spitzer of retaliation deserves more than $4 million, attorney tells jurors UC Riverside to build medical school hospital, research center SDUT: San Diego hikes ambulance prices again, as city considers bringing service in-house SDUT: Desmond votes against his own resolution on sewage crisis 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