Email from FlashReport Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Wednesday, August 20, 2025   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 One-On-One Interview with U.S. Representative Kevin Kiley New Phase Unlocked: Lawfare Begins Against Newsom’s Cynical Redistricting Play LAT $: Money for L.A. County voting machines ended up in bribery ‘slush fund,’ feds allege CG: California Democrats Blitz Newsom’s Redistricting Bills, Cutting Republican Questions and Mics Off California leaders refuse to say who is responsible for new Congressional maps LAT $: California Republicans push Democrats on transparency, timeline for redistricting Lodi mayor opposes California redistricting plan that could split city into three districts CG: Republican Legislators Announce CA Supreme Court Petition Challenging Unconstitutional Redistricting CalM: Republicans sue to block Newsom’s gerrymandering, point to legislative gamesmanship OCReg: California warns DOJ against ‘threatening’ officials who uphold state’s sanctuary laws LAT $: Southern California faces ‘trio of impactful hazards’ this week: Extreme heat, fire risk and thunderstorms CG: Newsom Promises Another Lawsuit Against The Trump Administration LAT $: Will the Menendez brothers finally be set free? What to expect at their parole hearings What is AB 495? Bill seeks to expand caregiver rights for children separated from parents SJMN: “The oceans are choking on plastic:” Environmentalists, lawmakers urge Newsom not to weaken plastic pollution law SJMN: Bill to remove ultra-processed foods from school meals set for hearing in California Senate SFC: A new California law just snuck in a cap on HOA fines. Here’s why that could be a problem OCReg: Judge sets 2027 trial date for first set of lawsuits against SCE for Eaton fire SF landlord wanted only MAGA voters, Israel supporters at open house. It’s entirely legal SDUT: California will plow ahead with its electric vehicle goals but what’s the price tag? OCReg: Unions wage war on self-checkout OCReg: Editorial: Redistrict maps are absurd, so let’s end this war CG: Newsom’s Gerrymander: A Power Grab to Silence Californians CalM: California’s finances face a perfect storm. It could eventually lead to another tax hike SacBee: Sacramento County delays Natomas housing project vote after opposition CalM: They came to Sacramento for a Christian rally. Then they heard about Newsom’s redistricting SJMN: County paints picture of toxic leadership at second day of Sheriff Corpus removal hearing SFC: Exclusive: S.F. developer eyeing Bay Area Macy’s site for new housing development SJMN: Local voters file lawsuit to block Santa Clara County sales tax measure from the November ballot Modesto school district embraces AI with new guidelines. Parent trainings coming Patterson’s water is more than just ‘hard,’ it’s contaminated CalCoast: Paso Robles winery owner’s cross complaint, sexual harassment claim dismissed OCReg: Nearly nine in 10 Orange County residents want changes to immigration policy, UCI poll says OCReg: New bridge would benefit endangered trout and trails system in San Juan Capistrano   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