Check out today's headlines on FlashReport! Friday, May 20, 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: FRBlog: Suspend the gas tax? Good start. But GOP must go much bolder. VOC: High-Profile CA Democrat and OC Political Consultant Reveals Role as FBI Witness in Anaheim Corruption Probe VOC: FBI Reveals What Many Anaheim Residents Felt For Years, City Hall is Run By The Chamber of Commerce AP: New rules about guns on movie sets fail in California CalM: The Great Culling: Which California bills did legislators kill? LAT $: California families who lost loved ones to fentanyl-laced drugs press lawmakers to act SDUT: Will a $15.50 minimum wage hurt or help California’s economy? LAT $: Given chance to avoid criminal charges, mentally ill, addicted and homeless in L.A. pass SacBee: A new homeless project in Roseville will shelter dozens. Here’s why neighbors say it’s too much SFC: ‘Michael Jordan of COVID testing’: How these political operatives cashed in during the pandemic FresBee: California’s oddest-shaped congressional district’s also its reddest. Why that’s important SFC: COVID in California: A third of Americans think the pandemic is over CalM: UC system takes another step toward keeping students debt-free SDUT: Human relations commission to vote on removal of member for trangender remarks LAT $: Monkeypox: Why L.A. is watching out for this rare but potentially serious illness Will DC’s anti-gouging bill lower gas prices in California? Tired of high gas prices? Stanislaus bus agency asks input from current, potential users OCReg: Casino’s sports betting initiative would put cardrooms out of business, coalition says SDUT: Column: Extended drought leads to increased wildfire threat now and in the future CalCoast: Pismo Beach City Council increases water restrictions AP: California man pleads guilty to Capitol riot charge FresBee: Fresno jail staff can strike beginning Monday after judge’s ruling limiting participation OCReg: Cannabis licensing efforts tied to Anaheim corruption investigation OCReg: Political fixes for baby formula shortage are thin gruel SacBee: Lake Tahoe to the Delta: Sacramento region plans 750-mile trail network SacBee: John Legend wants you to vote in Sacramento County’s DA election. Here’s what’s on his mind AP: Companies fined $1.75m in worker death at Bay Area refinery SFC: A diversion program has proved to keep young people out of jail. Why hasn’t it grown under Chesa Boudin? SFC: San Francisco faces $1.3 billion shortfall in quest to meet state housing goals SJMN: Bay Area schools paying millions to former students for abuse that occurred decades ago SJMN: San Jose police officer charged with masturbating on duty was previously accused of off-duty sex assault SJMN: DA declines to charge in fatal apartment shooting near downtown San Jose SJMN: Settlement could bring thousands of new housing units to North San Jose after decadelong pause FresBee: Update: Standoff at northeast Fresno grocery store continues; nearby school delays start COVID-19 infections again on the rise in Stanislaus County. Is new strain less severe? CalCoast: SLO County Democratic candidates disguised as Republicans VCStar $: Community college board picks MacLennan as chancellor LAT $: L.A. loves the glitz but suspects the rich. Will it turn to a billionaire mayor? OCReg: Newport Beach pier’s makeover will soon be a new sight at the sea PE: Report: Sheriff’s captain didn’t illegally influence probe of deputy’s crash in Lake Elsinore SBSun: What’s in store for shuttered San Bernardino skate park targeted by vandals? PE: Carousel Mall will ‘continue putting people’s lives at risk,’ San Bernardino leader says SDUT: San Diego offers $33M olive branch in pipeline dispute with East County water recycling project SDUT: Profanity-laced text messages from San Dieguito school board trustee read during board meeting 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!