Check out today's headlines on FlashReport! Friday, February 11, 2022 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: Rapid Rate of Rising Prices Overwhelms Wage Hikes Red-Hot Inflation Gives Most Americans a Pay Cut in January Millions feel squeeze as prices soar. When will… SBSun: Local inflation soars: Inland Empire hits 8.6%, LA-Orange counties, 7.5% SDUT: San Diego inflation hits highest point since 1982. Here’s what’s costing you more AP: How inflation and tangled supply lines are gripping economy AP: Here’s why mask mandates are falling across the US LADN: LA County on track to loosen outdoor COVID-19 masking rules by Wednesday SFC: We asked what people plan to do when California’s mask mandate ends, here’s what they said SBSun: Students defy school mask mandate in Inland Empire Reason: How California Deputies Became Highway Robbers CG: CA Senators and Assembly Members Exempt From COVID Vax Mandate, but Capitol Staffers Must Get Booster VOC: State Senator Calls For Offshore Drilling Ban, But Bill Would Only Apply to Three Rigs CG: Registration and Reporting Requirements for California Lobbyists SFC: A police dog mauled an unarmed Uber driver who didn’t resist. Officials still found the attack ‘justified and necessary’ CG: GOP-led Effort to End Gov. Newsom’s COVID State of Emergency Fails SDUT: With the 2nd year of a projected budget surplus, should California consider cutting taxes? LAT $: Horrific allegations of racism prompt California lawsuit against Tesla Noose drawing, lynching reference left up for months at Tesla’s Fremont factory, civil-rights lawsuit claims SDUT: A peek into California’s energy future: Grid operator releases 20-year outlook Gig workers of California community colleges face worsening conditions LADN: How bad could fire season get? Emerald fire could be harbinger for another tough year OCReg: Emerald fire in Laguna Beach area contained at 20% as officials warn, ‘Stay vigilant’ Shoplifting Is "Out of Control"; Reaching Crisis Proportions SJMN: PG&E monthly bills are set to jump again this year, jolting customers LAT $: Why efforts to scale back California’s ‘three strikes’ law for juveniles are failing SJMN: California’s cannabis conundrum — protecting youth or corporate profit? SBSun: Redlands has had a shrine to President Lincoln for 90 years, here’s why CalM: ‘Morale killer’: California scientists battle over pay disparities AP: California high court won’t hear Manson follower parole case OCReg: To lift all boats, help Americans resume fulfilling work California’s Laughing Rail Stock Inflation Haunts the Biden Economy NR: The Workers’ Revolution Is Here, and the Left Hates It OCReg: ‘Basic incompetence’ is saving America from California SacBee: New candidates step forward in open Sacramento City Council races. Here’s who’s running SFC: BART faces ‘most challenging revenue outlook’ in history amid low ridership Two Richmond police review commissioners faulted for ‘inappropriate’ behavior SJMN: Cupertino quarry and cement plant may be bought and shut down by Santa Clara County government FresBee: Will Fresno taxpayers agree to fund upgrades to Bulldog Stadium? Big plans in the works LAT $: New L.A. Unified Supt. Carvalho previews elements of an ambitious 100-day plan LAT $: For Inglewood, Super Bowl brings hopeful glow after years of stagnation and anxiety LADN: Judge rules LA County employees will have to shore up vaccine challenge SBSun: Loma Linda throws $1.3 million at pension debt OCReg: OCTA asks Newsom to step in, prevent bus drivers from striking in Orange County SBSun: Ex-Riverside County school boards official gets 364 days for embezzlement SBSun: Avoiding congestion can get real costly on a tollway SDUT: San Diego police propose regulations to govern use of military equipment 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!