Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Wednesday, February 15, 2023     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 FoxLA: Sen. Dianne Feinstein announces retirement AP: California Sen. Feinstein says she won’t run for reelection CG: UPDATE: CA Sen. Dianne Feinstein Announces She Won’t Run for Re-election LAT $: Who will replace Dianne Feinstein? Meet the potential candidates LAT $: California’s population has dropped by more than half a million in about two years. Why? CalM: Newsom suspends environmental laws to store more Delta water FresBee: Fired city manager in Merced County might get his job back — plus a $1.8 million payout CA bill would mandate HPV vaccine for students entering 8th grade LAT $: The gas bill is $907.13? Sticker shock for Californians as prices soar LADN: A dozen eggs now costs more than 1 pound of ground beef BreitbartCA: Joe Biden Falsely Claims Food Prices Are Continuing to Come Down CG: $25-Per-Hour Statewide Health Care Worker Minimum Wage Bill To Be Introduced Wednesday LAT $: California Democrats propose $25 minimum wage for health workers SFC: In reparations rally, Black leaders say S.F. doesnt love Black population VOC: Democratic Consultant Who Admitted Trying to Bribe Irvine Councilmembers Worked All Over Orange County OCReg: Mental competency of man who confessed to killing bicycling doctor in Dana Point is questioned 1 killed in Yolo County SWAT Team shooting, sheriff’s office says EXCLUSIVE: Mom of 6-month-old may lose vision after SF attack FoxLA: Police chase suspect tries to shake off 5 LASD PIT maneuvers in Compton LADN: LAPD reviewing arrest of knife-wielding man in North Hollywood who officers hit with cruiser FoxLA: Wife of Pasadena doctor accused of driving Tesla with family over cliff does not want husband prosecuted OCReg: Laguna Beach close to banning public use, sales of all balloons FresBee: California heralds creation of 10K jobs on bullet train. ‘This project is unparalleled’ CG: Legislative Audit Request over Sexually Violent Predators Placed in Communities Across California Family Promise of Riverside celebrates opening of center for homeless families SFC: ‘Overwhelming’ backlash: S.F. could kill plan for tiny homes for homeless LAT $: The Times podcast: Why hotel rooms for L.A.'s homeless sit empty SacBee: Sacramento to reopen homeless site at Miller Park, but it will look different. Here’s how LAT $: Culver City’s ban on outdoor camping sparks homeless debate Stanislaus is getting housing for homeless people struggling with mental illness FoxLA: Santa Monica to vote on declaring state of emergency on homelessness OCReg: Mortgage costs are locking out California homebuyers KQED: California, Oil Industry Brace for Big-Money Battle Over Rule Limiting Drilling Near Schools and Homes FresBee: Kevin McCarthy says ag business a priority in California. ‘We need to make the investment’ FresBee: Kevin McCarthy finds links between China, fentanyl and US sovereignty in Clovis visit BreitbartCA: Exclusive—Secret China Donations to University of Delaware Soared After the Opening of the Biden Institute Bidenflation Is Not Going Away CalM: Could Public Records Act be made more useful? CG: Florida Bests California Again – This Time in COVID Outcomes CG: ‘Fact Checkers’ Claim California’s Import of Alaskan Oil isn’t Really an ‘Import’ SacBee: Former Sacramento councilman Jeff Harris might run for mayor. Will Steinberg run? Oakland Police Commission meets to discuss police chief’s fate SFC: Why lawsuit could double cost of Golden Gate Bridge suicide net, now facing more delays SFC: Undocumented fentanyl dealers could be easier to deport under new S.F. proposal SFC: Feds open investigation into flight to SFO that nearly nosedived into ocean SJMN: Silicon Valley stays robust despite “doom and gloom” of job cuts SJMN: Parents plead for Sunnyvale charter school to remain open Police airplane proposal looks ready for takeoff after initial OK from Modesto leaders MID board moves toward hike in farm water rates. Should city folks help with cost? Facing vacancies, Modesto raises hiring bonuses for officers to as much as $25,000 CalCoast: Garbage rates slated to increase 97% in Los Osos CalCoast: SLO County restricts water use, promotes selling rights VCStar $: Ventura names interim city manager FoxLA: Parents, students protest possible closure of Inglewood school LAT $: L.A.'s new city controller is monitoring police. The LAPD union wants ground rules LADN: Tenants facing evictions should get free legal representation, LA councilmembers say FoxLA: Sylmar lacks fire emergency resources compared to rest of LA OCReg: City leaders say they’ll challenge housing mandates as state officials warn Huntington Beach could be violating laws OCReg: Irvine’s concert venue plans are still in limbo VOC: OC Landlord Group Moves to Sue Santa Ana to Overturn Rent Control SBSun: Long-empty landmark in downtown San Bernardino getting new life Chino leaders demand judge resign after death of Riverside County sheriff’s deputy Riverside County sued for over $10 million after woman’s death at drug treatment center VOSD: Oceanside Staff Quietly Suspended a Program for Low-Income Families. Now the Housing Commission Is Asking Questions. 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