Email from FlashReport Check out today's headlines on FlashReport! Wednesday, July 23, 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 Public Employee Unions: The Quiet Crisis Undermining Governance A tax on fun? SF charging more for playing in parks CalM: Planned Parenthood of California loses $300 million in federal funding under court order LAT $: Eaton fire could wipe out California’s $21-billion wildfire fund, documents show OCReg: In-N-Out owner Lynsi Snyder addresses ‘In-N-Outta California’ backlash CalM: How the GOP budget bill will affect the cost of California health insurance SacBee: Would Kamala Harris sail to victory if she runs for California governor? From wildfires to foster care: California insurance crisis expands to agencies helping at-risk youth LAT $: A Times investigation: As west Altadena burned, L.A. County fire trucks stayed elsewhere California AG Rob Bonta says action is coming against online fantasy sports platforms LAT $: David Geffen accused of abusing ex in suit alleging paid sex and superyacht drug parties LAT $: End of transgender care at Children’s Hospital L.A. signals nationwide shift under Trump California cops are breaking surveillance laws. Who’s going to stop them? SFC: Garofoli: Trump takes credit for lower egg prices as he sues California over rising costs CG: Former Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln Announces Run against Rep. Josh Harder LAT $: Erik Menendez seeking release from prison for serious medical condition, attorney says SacBee: Immigration arrests in California soar under second Trump term OCReg: Sonja Shaw: Don’t let AB 84 shut down school choice in California OCReg: In-N-Out follows Californians moving out of California LAT $: Barabak: Gavin Newsom is threatening to end-run California voters. It reflects a terrible trend CG: Blocking the Sun to Save the Planet? The Climate Cartel Has Officially Lost Its Mind OCReg: Gov. Newsom’s new idea is about politics, not housing fixes OCReg: There is no justification for the bullet train LAT $: Yolo County asks AG to join probe into deadly fireworks explosion over ‘public perception of conflicts’ SacBee: Sacramento County to redirect funding toward homelessness reduction efforts SFC: S.F. supervisor has a plan to protect the city’s small businesses from displacement SFC: Mayor Daniel Lurie’s $15.9 billion budget approved amid criticism SJMN: Alameda County signs off on Oakland Coliseum sale, cutting ties with A’s SJMN: San Jose police union says contentious overtime changes will ‘kneecap’ investigations FresBee: Court denies Fresno County appeal. Sheriff and DA elections to move election cycles FresBee: Judge blocks plans to build largest Costco in Fresno. How will city respond? FresBee: Fresno area school founder charged for using public funds to pay lavish expenses CalCoast: San Simeon Community Services District in dire straits VCStar $: Oxnard, Hueneme ban nitrous oxide sales at smoke shops LAT $: Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority to name a new chief executive VOC: Newport Beach City Manager to Retire a Year Early With Large Severance VOC: Former Costa Mesa City Manager Alleges Unlawful Firing Concerns about conflict lead Temecula school board to seek state audit of governing practices SDUT: Will it help? San Diego City Council backs legislation in Sacramento targeting high utility bills SDUT: ‘Uncertainty creates paralysis’: San Diego home sales tumble during peak season SDUT: ‘I came here to fight back’: Aguirre sworn in as supervisor at festive ceremony with overtures to unions, 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
