Email from FlashReport Don't Miss Out! Click Here for the Latest in CA Politics.   Friday, December 05, 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 An Interview with RedState's Jennifer Van Laar - The California Corruption Edition! Steyer Watch: Billionaire Wanna-Be Governor Opens His Campaign With A False Story About Your Energy Bill SDUT: ‘I can hold this seat’: After Trump meeting, Issa drops idea of Texas move, will seek re-election in San Diego County CG: Gov Newsom ‘Bends the Knee’ to Trump After Maligning President at NYT Event LAT $: Porn advertisers target California secretary of state’s website SFC: California water wars reignite as Trump administration plans to send more water to farms SacBee: California lobbyist pleads guilty to fraud in Capitol corruption case SFC: Former S.F. staffer pleads guilty to embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars in city funds SacBee: Poll: Two Republicans and Swalwell top the pack of 2026 CA governor candidates LAT $: Jon Slavet, tech entrepreneur and Republican, announces run for governor SFC: Gavin Newsom wants Democrats to be more ‘culturally normal.’ Huh? CalM: Gavin Newsom walks a fine line on tech’s Trump ties: “It’s very situational” CalCoast: New California employment laws you need to know in 2026 CG: Democrats Reintroduce the Dream Act SacBee: House approves McClintock bill barring October 7 attackers of Israel from US LAT $: California lawmakers flag concerns about World Cup visas, ban threats and ticket prices NR: SCOTUS Rightly Keeps Texas Republican Gerrymander for 2026 In new Court filing, Gavin Newsom “turns the table” on GOP in defense of Proposition 50. Will it work? OCReg: NYT’s bombshell story on $1 billion social services fraud in Minnesota CG: The Affordability Crisis, California Style! CalM: Assembly Speaker Rivas promises to scrutinize how California’s new laws work OCReg: Abolish the Soviet Fast Food Council SacBee: Sacramento County board abruptly ends meeting, with few answers. ‘Really shocked’ San Francisco teachers union votes overwhelmingly to authorize strike Lurie names Derrick Lew as police chief amid city’s tough-on-crime turn She’s ba-aack: Recalled Alameda County DA Pamela Price to run again CG: Oakland’s Public Safety Crisis Is No Accident… It’s Dysfunction by Design SJMN: South Bay city opts to add bike lanes at cost of parking, after heated marathon meeting FresBee: How safe are Fresno-area hospitals? These spots earned A’s for patient care FresBee: Will retiring Fresno community college chancellor remain in role? Board won’t say FresBee: Madera teachers say they’re underpaid and are prepared to go on strike CalCoast: Order to release more water from Lopez Lake vacated, SLO County wins appeal LAT $: Salvaged chimneys from the Palisades fire are a tangible memorial to L.A.’s unspeakable loss OCReg: Can Fullerton sell voters on sales tax hikes this time? OCReg: Council makes Cecilia Gallardo-Daly official as Costa Mesa city manager SDUT: San Diego settles lawsuit with man who recorded officer smashing car window SDUT: Chula Vista names Christopher Manroe as new fire chief   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