Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Saturday, December 24, 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 AP: Newsom grants 10 pardons, including for drug crimes Gov. Gavin Newsom pardons 10 convicted of drug offenses, other crimes AP: University of California workers end strike, ratify contract LAT $: Groups sue to block L.A.’s new housing tax NR: California Destroys Its Independent Truckers SFC: California seized over 28,000 pounds of fentanyl in 2022 AP: California reports rise in fentanyl seizures in crackdown SFC: Why S.F. homeless nonprofit is getting pushback from residents, businesses LAT $: Over 1 million California homes need earthquake retrofittings SacBee: A California state worker union held out for better pay. Here’s what’s in its new contract Gavin Newsom won big in November. But support across California dipped between 2018 and 2022 FresBee: Man shot by Fresno police after ramming officer, vehicle during domestic violence incident FoxLA: Rapper Tory Lanez found guilty in shooting of Megan Thee Stallion OCReg: Shots fired outside Nordstrom in South Coast Plaza parking lot SDUT: State high court says being a ‘cheerleader’ on social media not enough to support gang conspiracy verdict SJMN: Are you underpaid? This new California law could help you find out SJMN: Drawn out Sunnyvale council election ends in a tie after latest recount LAT $: Meta agrees to pay $725 million over Cambridge Analytica scandal SFC: PG&E seeks to raise customer bills to pay for wildfire, storm costs AP: US: Jan. 6 participant arrested after California standoff LAT $: Dispute arises over what to do with P-22's remains CG: Ceaseless CA Dept. of Public Health Commercials Push Covid Boosters, Testing, Masking Up NR: The Theater of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Catch and Release OCReg: The real cause of California’s homelessness crisis CG: No Recess for the Wicked SFC: Bay Area will get $279M in federal funding for local projects SFC: Macy’s Union Square workers on strike, but store still open to shoppers SJMN: What’s San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo most proud of, and wished he’d done better? FresBee: Did Fresno police get $2M grant from legal marijuana? No, but truth is even stranger FresBee: Hospital sets final day for patients in Madera for Jan. 3. Here are remaining health options FresBee: Madera hospital goes bankrupt, will close in 10 days after Saint Agnes deal collapses Riverbank panel advances Tiny Home Ordinance. How might it ease housing shortage? CalCoast: Pismo Beach councilman wins setback battle against political opponent CG: LA Mayor Karen Bass Halts Garcetti’s Last Order To Light Up The Hollywood Sign FoxLA: Former mayor dies after small plane crash on Santa Monica beach OCReg: Santa Ana forces small pay raise on police officers, eliminates union president’s full-time position SBSun: San Bernardino, Colton school districts must bolster services for English learners, DOJ says 10th former Colton High player alleges sexual assault by ex-coach’s daughter SDUT: Developer of the Pendry hoping to win city approval next year of his second luxury hotel in the Gaslamp SDUT: Federal officials leave dozens of migrants at bus stations across San Diego County 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!