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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

• Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics This Week
• Afternoon Hot Takes in California Politics!
• SacBee: Videos, texts show how the Sacramento NAACP pressured restaurants in COVID program
• StanCOG board responds to grand jury findings alleging lavish spending, misuse of funds
• CG: Rep Ilhan Omar Saved From Censure By Four Republican Congressman
• SFC: Gavin Newsom has hundreds of bills on his desk. These ones are a window into his political future
• CalM: Newsom taps climate ‘architect’ to lead California air board as Trump fights heat up
• CalM: When lithium mining starts, who benefits, and who’s at risk? Inside this Salton Sea case.
• CalM: With just days of cash left, remote California hospital nears crisis point
• LAT $: Federal judge is ‘inclined’ to order Trump to restore $500 million in UCLA research grants
• Watch police bodycam video that led to Inland Sen. Sabrina Cervantes’ DUI citation
• Sabrina Cervantes' attorneys release video footage from crash, encounters with Sacramento police
• SFC: California wants to ban most plants within 5 feet of fire-prone homes. The pushback is underway
• SJMN: AI cameras are spotting wildfires across California — often before humans call 911
• LAT $: Celebrity lawyer Mark Geragos claims victory after $100K malpractice verdict is overturned
• NR: Former Biden Chief of Staff Admits President’s Speech Stumbles Increased, Memory Worsened
• OCReg: California Democrats propose a bill to ban mid-cycle redistricting
• CalM: Are California’s tax loopholes and rebates good business or questionable kickbacks?
• OCReg: Steven Greenhut: Masked agents are the unmistakable sign of a police state
• CG: California Farmers are Being Left Out to Dry
• OCReg: Anaheim should reject Disney tax and cut spending instead
• SacBee: Deputy files lawsuit against Sacramento County Sheriff for discrimination
• SJMN: Former top San Mateo sheriff’s aide files federal civil rights lawsuit against county
• SFC: Exclusive: Frank Somerville allegedly attacked girlfriend last year, says he was ‘completely drunk’
• Bodycam footage shows Modesto police officer shoot driver who was charging toward him
• Staff at MJC, Columbia were offered 3% salary adjustment. Faculty got almost 9%
• LAT $: Watchdogs say new L.A. County rule is an attempt to muzzle criticism
• CG: Downey City Councilman Censured Over Kirk Post, ‘No One Mourns The Wicked’
• OCReg: Orange County school districts navigate Supreme Court ruling on religious opt-outs
• OCReg: Huntington Beach City Council considers terminating Symphony of Flowers contract
• SDUT: Michael Smolens: California, San Diego lean in to nature-based coastal protections
• SDUT: San Diego wants to phase out natural gas in buildings. Does a new law knock the city’s plans off track?
• SDUT: Sheriff’s lieutenant still on job after costing county $500K over sex harassment claims