Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Wednesday, March 8, 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 CalM: New cost estimate for high-speed rail puts California bullet train $100 billion in the red OCReg: California bullet train project still lacks needed financing OCReg: Susan Shelley: Will the victims of draconian COVID policies ever get an apology? SFC: Religious objection to COVID vaccine rejected for mom of child in custody CalM: Newsom wants to cut ties with Walgreens over abortion pill access, so now what? CG: The Possible Effects Of California ‘No Longer Doing Business With Walgreens’ CG: Parental Rights Group Sues AG Rob Bonta Over Trans Kid Refuge Law CalM: He’s filed more than 2,000 disability lawsuits in California. This case could set precedent LADN: Jury is seated to hear the case against LA Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas SFC: S.F. immigrant advocacy group criticizes Biden over detention centers SFC: Gov. Gavin Newsom is skipping State of the State speech. Here’s what he’s doing instead AP: California governor won’t deliver State of the State speech Atmospheric river timeline: Storm to now slam CA starting Thursday LAT $: Odds of El Niño returning to California are increasing. Would it bring even more rain? LAT $: California braces for flooding, snowmelt from a warm atmospheric river set to slam state FresBee: These Fresno County areas are under evacuation warnings as strong storm heads toward region CalCoast: Wendy’s worker robbed at gunpoint in Atascadero LADN: LAPD posts video of suspect in fatal stabbing of student in El Sereno on March 3 SJMN: Inmates charged with beating jailed Los Gatos party mom whose court case drags on VOC: Huntington Beach Blocks State Housing Law, Sets Up Confrontation with CA Attorney General Common Ground: Breaking down China strategy to counter Beijing's global ambitions SacBee: Fight begins over California bill to hold social media companies liable for harming children New public dashboard details homelessness in SJ SDUT: SDG&E gets a big thumbs-down from callers on potential rate increase LAT $: Amid talk of SoCalGas rate hikes, groups urge L.A. city attorney to investigate utility SDUT: Lawsuit over internal records of 2018 ‘near miss’ at San Onofre nuclear plant moves forward SacBee: ‘We’re not going away:’ Anti-abortion rally at California capitol gathers hundreds in Sacramento Life Among the Ruins › American Greatness The January 6 Videos Threaten Democrats’ Lies CG: Too Bad There Isn’t a ‘Three Strikes’ Law for DAs: Gascon Goes 0 for 2 CG: Cringy CA Dept. of Public Health COVID Ads CalM: Will new California law curb pay-to-play in local governments? OCReg: Cigar enthusiasts should be granted the same freedom as alcohol and cannabis users SacBee: Latino representation lags on Sacramento nonprofit leadership boards, study says SJMN: Is there an end in sight for Oakland’s ransomware crisis? SFC: S.F.’s eviction moratorium would get a 60-day extension under new proposal SJMN: Palo Alto bans concealed weapons in schools, polling places, government buildings SJMN: Cupertino City Council removes planning commissioner following accusations of harassment Why Modesto dared not give city workers big bonuses before sales tax vote Modesto school board OKs consolidated oversight of 2018, 2022 bond measures. What’s it mean? CalCoast: Save our Paso Robles schools CalCoast: SLO County residents clear criminal records with help from district attorney VCStar $: Early results in from Oxnard special election LAT $: Gascón loses retaliation case, a grim omen for the L.A. County D.A. FoxLA: Deputy DA John McKinney to run against Gascón for LA County District Attorney OCReg: LA County will fly LGBTQ Progress Pride Flag for first time, starting in June FoxLA: Anthony Avalos: Mom, boyfriend found guilty in killing of 10-year-old boy LAT $: City Council delays vote on LAPD robot dog for 2 months LADN: LA County supervisors fire embattled probation chief Adolfo Gonzales LADN: Election 2023: Meet the candidates for LA City Council District 6’s special April 4 vote OCReg: Irvine, Live Nation Great Park concert venue has divided community OCReg: Huntington Beach can recoup $25 million for old redevelopment project, judge says VOC: End of COVID Emergency Means Loss of Healthcare For Up to 146,000 Poor OC Residents SBSun: San Bernardino County agencies continue to dig out residents, plow roads FoxLA: Crestline neighbors band together as frustrated community continues to dig out of snow Want to scrutinize local government in Riverside County? The grand jury wants to hear from you VOSD: These Aren’t Your Grandparent’s Streetlights SDUT: Ex-public defender who claimed she was ousted for political activism to get $900,000 settlement SDUT: With key analysis complete, San Diego reveals new plans for redeveloping northeast Mission Bay 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!