Check out today's headlines on FlashReport! Friday, December 3, 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: Omicron coronavirus variant found in multiple US states LAT $: L.A. County records first case of Omicron variant SFC: As omicron arrives, Bay Area health officials urge boosters for all. But many sites are booked up LADN: LA County confirms 1st COVID-19 case of Omicron variant SFC: Is omicron the most infectious variant yet? Here’s when scientists say we’ll have answers AP: Live updates: California reports 2nd omicron case in 2 days SacBee: Lavish gifts, expensive trips: Was California state worker union leader’s spending justified? BreitbartCA: L.A. Arrests 14 for ‘Mass Looting’ — but Lets All of them Go SJMN: San Jose: Robbers target Eastridge mall jewelry store AP: LA authorities announce arrests in smash-and-grab robberies LADN: Los Angeles leaders urge public not to fear shopping amid recent smash-and-grab attacks SacBee: Four sports betting initiatives are heading toward California voters. Here’s what they would do SacBee: Will California go all-in on sports betting? Here’s who wants a hold on the industry CalM: California redistricting: Four key questions LAT $: GOP legal challenge made to California redistricting effort FresBee: Fresno City Council adopts new voter district boundaries. Will political power shift? CalM: Overdose epidemic plagues California: Fentanyl is driving uptick in deaths SFC: Gun violence in Oakland has become a pandemic within the pandemic SDUT: Judge denies request to halt San Diego Unified’s COVID vaccine mandate SFC: Critics blast S.F. school board members’ competing budget plan to close massive shortfall LAT $: L.A. voters back a right to shelter, but are wary of taxes to pay for it, new poll finds AP: California official says women on boards law is toothless LAT $: Uber agrees $9 million California sexual assault settlement - LAT $: A ‘no snow’ California could come sooner than you think CG: CPUC Fines PG&E $125 Million for Starting 2019 Sonoma Kincade Fire OCReg: Disneyland crews work 24/7 to reopen It’s a Small World after the flood OCReg: How a Long Beach professor helped nab funding for homeless services across CSU system SDUT: Biden administration to restart ‘Remain in Mexico’ program and expand to include Haitians FresBee: Commentary: Smash-and-grab thefts show Democrats’ failure to deal with criminals OCReg: Like it or not, the Democrats are stuck with Kamala Harris CalM: California must change its laws and prioritize public safety Reason: Omicron Brings Another Round of Pointless Travel Restrictions Anthony Fauci's Dangerous Narcissism OCReg: Keep Diablo Canyon nuclear plant open Reason: Twitter Could Destroy Its Value for Decentralized Citizen Journalism CG: SF Transportation Agency Raises Several Challenges, Concerns Against Driverless Passenger Car Service SFC: King tides to swamp S.F. Bay Area coastlines. Here’s what to expect SJMN: San Jose could go beyond SB 9 and end single-family zoning in historic neighborhoods SJMN: Santa Clara University students call on administrators to increase mental health services FresBee: Fresno County foster kids were supposed to move to Clovis Campus weeks ago. Why the delay? FresBee: With millions of dollars in play, which Fresno areas have ‘highest need’ for new parks? VCStar $: Ventura County fire chief Mark Lorenzen to retire VCStar $: County probes possible dust drift from detonation work at field lab LADN: MTA board approves $75 million law enforcement contract for transportation safety LAT $: Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna enters race for L.A. County sheriff LAT $: Neighbors fear Hollywood’s hidden convent is about to go up for sale VOC: Local Governments Reconsider Fossil Fuel Investments Following OC Oil Spill OCReg: Coronavirus: Orange County reported 314 new cases and 13 more deaths, Dec. 2 OCReg: Conflict grows between hikers, bikers on Orange County trails SBSun: Censure of San Bernardino mayor a slap that may reverberate PE: Marijuana ban in Riverside could end next year; 14 pot shops could be OK’d PE: Ex-San Jacinto councilman Lopez admits marijuana, domestic violence allegations VOSD: Dream of a Grand Central Station Now Focuses on Downtown; NAVWAR Plan Less Favored 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 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!