Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Thursday, October 6, 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 SacBee: New California law wants to help minority state workers get promoted. Here’s how it works AP: California agencies float Colorado River water cuts proposal CalM: California offers to reduce imports of Colorado River water Homeless camps in Santa Ana River bottom banned in Riverside Long Beach residents upset over growing homeless crisis, blame Metro for dumping dozens in downtown LADN: Homeless parolee arrested on suspicion of assaulting Studio City homeowner Reason: California CARE Court Won't Help the Homeless CG: California Republican Leaders Pledge to Bring Back ‘The California Promise’ VCStar $: Culture war propels Pastor Rob McCoy to national stage LAT $: California gas prices hit record highs, with OPEC+ move sparking worsening economic threat SJMN: California gas rebates coming this month. How much will you get? CalM: Health care workers union is using ballot measures to remedy low wages amid a workforce shortage SDUT: In San Diego battle over ban on union-friendly pacts, both sides have $1M to spend on campaigns CG: Calif. Veteran-Owned Small Biz Losing State Contract to Chinese Conglomerate OCReg: Dueling sports betting measures in ‘uphill climb’ ahead of Election Day, poll finds LAT $: Voters support Newsom’s mental health plan and back mandatory kindergarten, poll shows SDUT: State declares emergency as work begins to stabilize railroad tracks; Amtrak, Metrolink remain unavailable CalM: How can California workers transition to green energy jobs? OCReg: Newport Beach carjacking and barricade suspect identified as a 26-year-old Costa Mesa man West LA landlord, gardener shot in broad daylight; Neighbors credited with saving victim's life AP: Police: California serial killer ‘on a mission’ in slayings SFC: Serial killers like Stockton’s are notoriously tough to catch. Here’s how it could happen AP: ‘Our worst fears’: Kidnapped baby, parents, uncle found dead OCReg: Garden Grove police arrest 31, cite 823 for street racing, street takeovers AP: Inmates die after being attacked in California prison yards CG: Controversy Continues In OC House Race Over Communist Sympathizer Flyers LADN: Mike Garcia fights to keep his seat in Congress while Christy Smith seeks a winning message AP: Former Uber security chief guilty of data breach coverup AP: Resident sues wood products company over California wildfire LAT $: As Salton Sea faces ecological collapse, a plan to save it with ocean water is rejected SDUT: Woman arrested after dozens of Encinitas City Council candidate’s signs defaced SJMN: Facebook aided genocide in 2017 and fails to stop hate speech around the world: reports NR: California’s Tyrannical Covid ‘Misinformation’ Law OCReg: Yom Kippur is a time for atonement OCReg: Only tax cut would reduce gas prices SacBee: Group begins recall against Sacramento Councilman Loloee, says he doesn’t live in district AP: San Francisco mayor pledges again a crackdown on drug sales SFC: No glass on S.F. Muni bus shelters? It could shift battle against vandals SJMN: Big tech campus starts to take shape in downtown San Jose Modesto council candidates well-respected. How do the two differ on issues? FresBee: Tower District thrift store wants to buy its building. Now it has $1.5M in state funds FresBee: MacKenzie Scott just gave Fresno Unified schools $20 million. ‘Nothing short of a miracle’ Stanislaus deputy put on leave after domestic violence arrest CalCoast: SLO County agency awards Justin winery grant, conflict of interest alleged VCStar $: Oxnard to decide future of vacant District 6 seat OCReg: LAX improvements racing along on road to 2028 Olympics LAT $: 4 Los Angeles County beaches remain under high bacteria warning OCReg: 2022 Election: Ballots go out Monday to 1.8 million OC voters OCReg: Santa Ana voters to decide on lifetime term limits for mayor, City Council VOC: OC Sidewalk Vendors Struggle With Costly, Confusing County, City Permits Meant To Help SBSun: San Bernardino County officials tout successes in 2022 State of the County SBSun: What Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana voters need to know for San Bernardino County supervisor election SDUT: San Diego spending up to $3M to weigh if city-owned utility better than SDG&E SDUT: Mission Hills High School principal placed on leave SDUT: Grant money secured by San Diego surged during the last fiscal year, from $142M to $229M VOSD: San Diego Unified Is Asking Voters for More Money. 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