Check out today's headlines on FlashReport! Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Dear John, 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: AP: California reopens, says goodbye to most COVID-19 rules LADN: LA County set to largely reopen Tuesday after more than a year of coronavirus restrictions. Here’s what that means SJMN: Newsom, with caveat, promises order Thursday to end COVID workplace masks for vaccinated people CalM: As California reopens, 6 things you need to know about COVID-19 Gavin Newsom weighs in: After June 17, vaccinated California workers won’t have to wear masks SacBee: California state scientists to receive nearly 8% raise in deal ending pay cuts AP: California lawmakers OK budget placeholder as talks continue SacBee: California lawmakers pass budget that ensures they get paid — but still need deal with Newsom CG: CA Legislature Passes Budget Ensuring They Get Paid, But Still Need Agreement With Gov. Newsom CalM: Universal basic income for farmworkers? Some leaders are pushing for it OCReg: Dana Rohrabacher breached Capitol police barricades on Jan. 6 LADN: Former La Habra police chief pleads not guilty to U.S. Capitol attack charges VCStar $: California is spending $12B to address its 'shameful reality' of homelessness. Will it help? LAT $: MWD among targets in large-scale cyber-espionage hack blamed on China AP: California adds vacation incentive to spur vaccinations SFC: Youth activists descend on S.F. homes of Feinstein and Pelosi SFC: UC reverses course, will require all students, faculty to be vaccinated CG: Governor Newsom Announces New Electronic Vaccine Verification Cards CG: As California Capitol Reopens, Leg Staff Required to Show Proof of Vaccine, Continue Masking, Distancing LAT $: California offers $100 million to rescue its struggling legal marijuana industry SFC: Video: Brazen theft at S.F. Walgreens as shoplifting drives out retailers OCReg: Disneyland increases attendance capacity, drops masks and physical distancing as pandemic rules end OCReg: Six Flags Magic Mountain increases attendance and ride capacity, drops masks and reservations CalM: A serious man: Can Kevin Faulconer run for governor without the gimmicks? OCReg: FAA proposes $10,300 fine for accused unruly passenger on flight to L.A. SacBee: Caltrans fired a dad over a marijuana pee test. Here’s why that won’t happen again Jon Stewart On Vaccine Science And The Wuhan Lab Theory NR: Yup, the Wuhan Lab Kept Live Bats Within Its Walls LAT $: Here’s what could go wrong as California reopens OCReg: California’s bullet train doesn’t deserve a cent of federal funding California Gov. Newsom Releases His Political Prisoners OCReg: California must foster, not drive away, the innovation economy Welcome to Wokespeak and Logic Making Heads Spin CalM: California Drought sharpens perpetual water conflict Anatomy of the Woke Madness NR: Hiding the Facts from Readers Is the Opposite of a Journalist’s Job SFC: Final plan for water releases into Sacramento River could kill up to 88% of endangered salmon run SFC: Oakland council members clash with Mayor Schaaf over proposal for more police cuts SJMN: Petitions out to recall entire Mount Diablo school board SFC: S.F. building inspector under investigation by the city has resigned SJMN: PG&E: Metallic balloon touched power line prior to San Jose grass fire FresBee: Fresno City Council announces firing of city clerk on split vote Modesto wants a plan for more housing, including at downtown courthouse, Muni Golf FresBee: Students say Clovis Unified’s dress code is sexist. This student wants to change that AP: Popular Big Sur trail to reopen after 13-year closure CalCoast: New coronavirus cases plummet in SLO and neighboring counties VCStar $: Crews respond to fast-moving brush fire near Lake Casitas LADN: LAUSD teams with Jimmy Iovine, Dr. Dre to create ‘the coolest high school in America’ LADN: Coronavirus: L.A. County reported 135 new cases and two new deaths, June 14 OCReg: Right or left? Tito Ortiz’s exit lays bare political divide in Huntington Beach VOC: Idea for Irvine Great Park Residents Committee Stalls Despite Council Campaign Promises SBSun: San Bernardino residents accuse Mayor John Valdivia of misusing public funds for VIP reception PE: Why Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco wants $18 million more in funding LAT $: Inland Empire trio plead guilty in $1.2-million COVID-19 unemployment fraud SDUT: San Diego County reaches key benchmark: herd immunity VOSD: The City Signed Up for a Lot of Watchdog Work Under New Power Deal SDUT: San Diego OKs $1.7B budget supporters hail as big step toward social equity, prioritizing neighborhoods SDUT: S.D. supervisors describe investments in mental health, parks spending at budget meetings Click here to read these stories at the FlashReport site! 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