Email from FlashReport Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Thursday, August 21, 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 Absolute Power Creates Hubris *Breaking News* California Supreme Court Rejects GOP Bid to Delay Redistricting Play Hours before major vote, cost of California redistricting special election is still not public CalM: ‘Moral conflict’ drives Democratic doubts about Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plan SFC: ‘When they go low … we go lower?’ North Bay official rails against California redistricting maps LAT $: Why many voters in deep-red Northern California are fuming about Newsom’s maps CG: Bed Bath & Beyond is Abandoning Failing California: High Taxes, High Fees, High Wages, ‘Endless Regulations’ SFC: Bed Bath & Beyond boss takes a shot at California, refusing to reopen stores in the state LAT $: L.A. may land a new congressional seat. Is it already reserved? CalM: California Rep. Young Kim’s newest challenger: An Orange County immigration lawyer SJMN: Silicon Valley Rep. Zoe Lofgren has guiding hand in California’s gerrymandering plan LAT $: Obama endorses redrawing California congressional districts, court rejects GOP challenge Former President Obama supports California’s redistricting efforts VOC: OC Democratic Consultant Who Admitted to Attempted Bribery Could Avoid Jail Time CG: Thousands Rally at Capitol to Protect Parental Rights; Protest AB 495: ‘A Child Trafficker’s and Kidnapper’s Dream Bill’ OCReg: California Supreme Court rejects Republicans’ efforts to halt redistricting proposals CalM: California cities lack unified response on homeless encampments LAT $: House committee launches investigation into California’s high-speed rail project SFC: This is the only California university facing a huge bill under new Trump-era endowment tax Newsom’s trolls: Meet the soldiers leading the governor’s anti-MAGA meme war SFC: Gavin Newsom and Kid Rock trade insults in escalating online feud CG: For the Second Time in a Year, A California Union is Trying to Muscle In on Arizona CalM: California’s politicians overlook potential pitfalls in their zeal for new laws CG: Ringside: Tips to Understand Our Convoluted Yet Obligatory Units of Water SFC: How much money it takes to be Bay Area ‘rich’ — and how your income stacks up SJMN: New setbacks could be fatal for $2.7 billion plan to build major reservoir in Santa Clara County FresBee: Fresno judge accused of unethical conduct in complaint over political ties CalCoast: Pismo Beach was not paying property taxes, activist finds LAT $: Most L.A. city employee layoffs averted by deals with unions LAT $: L.A. touts results of using unarmed civilians instead of cops for some emergencies OCReg: Orange County has paid $39 million so far in Airport fire settlements VOC: OC Supervisors Remove District Attorney’s HR Department After $3 Million Loss OCReg: Cypress city manager announces resignation in staff email OCReg: Crews stop growth of Beacon fire that prompted an evacuation in Laguna Niguel Riverside wants to transform former soccer fields into professional stadium SDUT: Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe wants to end use of pepper spray in juvenile halls SDUT: San Diego’s first legal pot shop says an illegal rival is threatening business — and that police won’t act   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