Email from FlashReport Check out today's headlines on FlashReport! Saturday, June 28, 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 *Breaking* SCOTUS Reigns in “Imperial Power” of Local District Judges CG: Is Newsom Defamation Lawsuit Against Fox News ‘Publicity Stunt’ & ‘Frivolous?’ CalM: Gavin Newsom takes Fox News to court over call with Donald Trump LAT $: California closes $12-billion deficit by cutting back immigrants’ access to healthcare CalM: A ‘poison pill’ in California’s budget deal ties state spending to construction Gov. Newsom conditionally signs California budget as legislature closes $12B deficit LAT $: How does NYC primary win reverberate in Los Angeles politics? Civil grand jury accuses StanCOG director of 'rampant and lavish spending' of taxpayer dollars California's controversial clean air rules that could raise gas prices take effect July 1 LAT $: ‘Are you from California?’ Political advisor said he was detained at airport after confirming he’s from L.A. LAT $: California hopes law from bloody era of U.S. history can rein in Trump’s use of troops CalM: Marines are now stationed on the California border. Newsom’s office calls it ‘mission creep’ CG: CA Senator Scott Wiener Files Paperwork To Run For Rep. Pelosi’s Seat in 2028 Scott Wiener launches 2028 bid for Nancy Pelosi’s seat in Congress New California law requires bars to provide lids to combat drink spiking SDUT: Federal judge signs off on sweeping affordable housing deal SJMN: Stanford University announces $140 million in budget cuts, possible layoffs amid federal policy shifts OCReg: Susan Shelley: The outlaws of California OCReg: The cost of state inaction—the future of California’s water supply SacBee: Key Sacramento homeless nonprofits say CA senator’s bill blindsided them SFC: S.F.'s largest employer, which cut 1,000 jobs this year, says AI does 50% of the work SFC: Mayor Lurie thought embattled S.F. Zoo CEO was set to resign. She has a different take SJMN: San Jose Unified approves controversial assistant principal FresBee: Riverstone broke ground on Madera retail space in 2019. Why hasn’t it built out? VCStar $: Ventura inn converted to housing for homeless residents Claremont pays nearly $3 million to woman who accused police officer of sexual assault OCReg: Santa Ana set to appoint first police oversight director, after years of delays OCReg: Judge allows OC lawsuit against Viet America Society leaders, ex-Supervisor Do to move on Riverside council approves 49-home project for Victoria Avenue SDUT: San Diego’s partial takeover of ambulance service is shrinking response times SDUT: SANDAG whistleblower claim about faulty toll collections allowed to move forward 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
