Email from FlashReport Check out today's headlines on FlashReport! Wednesday, July 9, 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 Showdown Time: U.S. DOE vs. CA DOE & CIF Gavin Newsom’s South Carolina Trip: A Tax Tale to Humble California’s Governor OCReg: California is fighting a losing battle against Title IX and human biology CalM: Why Newsom backtracked on ordering state workers back to the office OCReg: Former OneRepublic member Tim Myers is running for California lieutenant governor CG: Bill to Increase Child Sex Trafficking Punishments Passes Key Senate Committee Vote OCReg: Mistaken reports of ICE raids are stoking fear, troubling law enforcement in Southern California SFC: Video: Protesters cling to departing ICE van after arrest at S.F. immigration court LAT $: California farmers say Medicaid recipients, automation can’t replace their immigrant workers CalM: CHP to equip all 7,600 officers with body cams SFC: Maps and videos reveal how deadly California fireworks explosion unfolded SDUT: New deal announced to maintain Blue Shield patients’ access to UC health CG: High-Speed Rail’s Ian Choudri Confirms Plans For Private Investment to Bridge $10.2 Billion Funding Gap LAT $: Why is the Los Angeles Innocence Project trying to free Scott Peterson? CG: Bill to Mandate Unmasking of All Law Enforcement Rebuked CalM: Cal Fire rolled out an AI chatbot. Don’t ask it about evacuation orders LAT $: Stephen Miller finally gets his revenge on L.A. CG: Fallacious: Gov. Newsom’s ‘Fastest Recovery in Debris Removal in Modern History’ NR: Did SCOTUS Just Transform America’s Schools? OCReg: Brenda Lebsack: Censured for speaking truth, I will not be silenced – Orange County Register OCReg: July 1 brought higher bills for Californians OCReg: Jon Coupal: Both parties continue to play soccer with the proverbial can SacBee: Sacramento County workers demand higher wages during single-day strike Can the Bay Area afford to keep fighting against rent-setting algorithms? SJMN: Report: Sheriff Corpus concealed staffer’s records, ignored misconduct tied to supporters SJMN: Bay Area cities are toughening up on homelessness. Under Mayor Barbara Lee, will Oakland follow suit? SJMN: California agrees to pay $14 million to former Fremont student Stanislaus count shows no large increase in homeless population. What about Turlock? FresBee: Fresno County limits event spending. LGBTQ+ advocates say it’s discrimination Wine Group expands amid industry slump. See its plans in Modesto area and beyond CalCoast: SLO County clerk-recorder accused of violating Public Records Act Call box system to end along Ventura County highways CG: Los Angeles Faces Budget Cuts, Layoffs and Interest Borrowing Due to Extraordinary Lawsuit Payouts LAT $: Hochman restored ‘normalcy’ as L.A.’s top prosecutor. Can it last under Trump? LAT $: City of L.A. on pace for lowest homicide total in nearly 60 years OCReg: 13-year-old arrested on suspicion of setting off fireworks that sparked Rancho fire in Laguna Beach OCReg: Los Alamitos, military town, isn’t immune to mixed feelings over troop deployment SDUT: New Lemon Grove council member and high school football coach dies suddenly SDUT: San Diego just relaxed its new ban on digital-only grocery coupons. Here’s what to expect. SDUT: Another survey spotlights how sewage crisis has affected region’s quality of life 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
