Email from FlashReport Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Saturday, October 4, 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 The Silent Seat: Five Reasons Why Lawmakers Deciding Not To Vote Is a Betrayal of the Public Trust CalM: California lawmakers keep dodging tough bills by not voting. Here are the worst offenders OCReg: 800,000 rideshare workers in California can unionize under new law CG: Gov. Newsom Vetoes Recovery Housing for Drug Addicts to Preserve ‘Housing First’ Grift CalM: The campaign over Gavin Newsom’s maps is one of California’s most expensive ever Mimi Haas donates $750,000 to Newsom’s redistricting campaign CalM: Newsom just vetoed a bill to regulate license plate readers — even as fresh evidence of misuse emerges SDUT: California attorney general sues El Cajon for sharing license plate data out of state SFC: Exclusive: Trump is sending California National Guard troops to Portland, Newsom says OCReg: USC sold dead bodies to Navy for Israel Defense Forces medical training program SJMN: Trump advisor suggests ICE could be present at Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium CalM: ‘Can I just be a kid?’ Students shaken by immigration raids seek help from school counselors SJMN: San Jose group’s clients sue Trump administration over $100,000 H-1B visa fee described as ‘extortion’ OCReg: California needs to let students transfer to public schools that have openings SacBee: Former Sacramento Kings owner claims retaliation by city in lawsuit over The Trap SacBee: Exclusive: Sacramento US attorney fired after questioning immigration raid speaks out SFC: Exclusive: Bay Area university to open $240 million downtown Oakland campus. Here’s a look SFC: Protesters threaten to recall S.F. judge as outrage grows in case of fatal New Year’s Eve crash SJMN: County fights release of Sheriff Corpus probe records despite court order CalCoast: Meathead Movers to pay millions to settle discrimination lawsuit LAT $: Youths attack Black teen in Simi Valley parking lot while shouting racial slurs, authorities say LAT $: El Segundo was born by oil. The massive refinery fire leaves residents rattled LAT $: L.A. City Hall evacuated after vehicle crashes near steps; driver in custody following standoff LAT $: Officials demand investigation into claims that plaintiffs were paid to sue L.A. County SDUT: Coastal Commission asks $2.4 million in penalties for Carlsbad violations   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