Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Thursday, October 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 SFC: S.F. is spending $1.7M on one public toilet: ‘What are they making it out of — gold?’ CalM: California GOP demands emergency action on taxes, crime LAT $: ‘L.A. in Crisis’: How to watch the town hall hosted by the L.A. Times and Fox 11 SFC: Students, faculty urge UC system to hire undocumented students LAT $: Abortion vs. inflation: How election ads in California battle for voters - Los Angeles Times SFC: This ‘unicorn’ state ballot measure is missing something: any opposition LAT $: De León defends himself in TV interview: ‘No, I will not resign’ LADN: Kevin de León refuses to resign from Los Angeles City Council after racism scandal LAT $: Black developers refuse to work with De León on $1.6-billion Angels Landing project Sacramento County SWAT officers shoot, kill man holding his girlfriend hostage SFC: S.F. store owner’s viral message after a year of retail theft: ‘Something has to change’ AP: 2-year-old overdoses on fentanyl, parents arrested Torrance sexual assault survivor recounts brutal attack; Vows to forgive suspect in her road to healing Mom stabbed by son in samurai sword attack in Mid-Wilshire: LAPD Susan Sarandon Shares Alarming Video of Oakland Homeless Encampment CalM: Your questions about California’s gas rebate answered SacBee: Labor tries city-by-city push for $25 minimum wage at California’s private medical facilities LAT $: Parents reckon with the politics of shame after leaked audio LADN: Brother of ex-LA Councilman José Huizar pleads guilty to lying to FBI AP: Newsom’s campaign for California governor looks to future RCP: California Fiscal Watchdog Candidate Faces Heat Over Finances LAT $: California Congressional District 27 guide: Garcia vs. Smith FresBee: Control of Congress could come down to these 3 California districts. Why they’re so close OCReg: Critical race theory ban prompts CSUF to pull student teachers from Placentia-Yorba Linda SFC: State senate candidate says she received death threats due to false mailers AP: Woman charged with benefits scam using Scott Peterson’s name CalM: The public health workforce got an infusion of money during the pandemic, but is it enough? SDUT: Column: ‘Builder’s remedy’ law could pressure cities resistant to additional housing AP: In a #MeToo moment, Hollywood figures face season of trials OCReg: Orange County man who sat in Mike Pence’s chair during Capitol riot sentenced to prison How the religious right could take over one Placer County school district this fall OCReg: California voters deserve a real debate between gubernatorial candidates OCReg: Biden’s new rule would harm gig workers LAT $: Editorial: Resign already, Councilmembers Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo NR: San Francisco Is Building a Toilet The city of Sacramento investigated itself and found no wrongdoing. Sounds about right SFC: D.A. Jenkins accuses fired prosecutor of removing confidential files after Boudin recall SJMN: Election preview: Rebecca Kaplan, Lena Tam seek late Wilma Chan’s Alameda County supervisor seat SFC: Libby Schaaf delivers final state of the city: ‘The honor of a lifetime’ SJMN: San Jose mayoral hopefuls spar over homelessness, public safety SJMN: Santa Clara City Council to discuss relationships with 49ers in open meetings SJMN: Google village demolition work gets underway in downtown San Jose FresBee: Advance Peace up for Fresno City Council vote again. Will it receive money this time? FresBee: Ex-Fresno principal charged with striking student shows ‘white privilege,’ critics say VCStar $: Simi Valley trash hauling rates decreasing in 2024 VCStar $: Oxnard council seat to stay vacant until March election CG: Caruso Retakes Narrow Lead In LA Mayoral Race Over Bass LADN: Nov. 8 election for LA city controller between Paul Koretz and Kenneth Mejia is filled with drama LADN: LA, Long Beach ports see slower traffic in September, but still expect strong year OCReg: Orange County’s cold weather shelter planned for Santa Ana halted by judge LAT $: Ongoing rancor on Laguna Beach City Council turns uglier this election season SBSun: Flights from San Bernardino airport to Las Vegas to begin in 2023 SBSun: These 5 Rialto City Council candidates are running in the November election Here’s who’s running for Temecula City Council on Nov. 8 Here’s who’s running for Eastvale City Council on Nov. 8 SDUT: Two Democrats battling for San Diego council seat clash on housing, ethnicity, leadership styles AP: Repairs could halt California rail service into December SDUT: San Diego County will pay $4.35 million to woman who blinded herself in jail SDUT: UCSD buys $42 million apartment building in San Diego’s East Village 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!