Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Tuesday, March 21, 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: All LAUSD schools closed as thousands of employees begin strike LADN: 3-day LAUSD strike poised to start Tuesday after last-minute negotiations crumble FoxLA: LAUSD closing schools Tuesday amid worker strike SJMN: Union-backed bill would make it harder for California industries to seek voter veto on new laws California unions want to limit paid petitioners who mislead voters in ballot measures AP: Federal judge blocks key parts of California handgun law OCReg: Federal judge blocks key parts of California handgun law CalM: A boom for concealed carry classes, but long waits for permits Timeline: Level 3 storm Tuesday morning, afternoon strong winds FoxLA: California's latest atmospheric river brings another round of round of rain, gusty winds, mountain snow LAT $: Amid soaking storms, California turns to farmland to funnel water into depleted aquifers See Sac City school district raise the transgender pride flag in support of trans students CG: Pastor Counsels Roseville Kids on Sexual Identity & Gender Without Parents’ Approval SFC: Oakland confronts surging armed robberies of mail carriers SFC: Cost of swapping gas heat for electric? Bay Area homeowner says almost $20K CG: LA Schools Service Workers Strike Expected To Start Tuesday SFC: California ethnic studies classes are sparking controversy as mandate looms CalM: CalPERS to pay $800 million settlement over claims it misled retirees on costs of long-term care insurance Tim Sheridan plans run against Rep. Ken Calvert in 2024 election AP: Cruise wants to test self-driving cars all over California VOC: Will Huntington Beach’s 90-Day Plan to End Homelessness Work? LADN: LA Mayor Bass’ first 100 days: As promised, homeless crisis front and center AP: City pays $750K after police accused of painting swastika VOSD: Feds Want to Expand Autonomous Surveillance Capabilities Along Border CG: Students Trapped in California’s Failing Public Schools Deserve a Way Out Reason: Congress Hasn't Passed a Budget on Time in 27 Years CG: Public Health? Who Knows? Public Comments? Absolutely Not! CalM: Should California referendum law become harder to use? OCReg: Huntington Beach Republicans stand up for local government control over property rights Why Aren't Influential Labor Unions Considered Lobbyists? SacBee: Truck driver in standoff at Sacramento courthouse ordered released from jail Oakland mayor says 'up to 1 month' until city systems back online SF mall beefs up security after teen fights caught on camera SFC: S.F. supervisors question evictions from supportive housing CG: Indian Consulate In San Francisco Attacked By Protestors FresBee: Clovis Unified School District names new superintendent after months-long search FresBee: Chicken rescuers used loophole to beat charges, Merced DA says; activists put on notice Modesto’s mayor wants a second term, cites progress with city finances, police reform VCStar $: Homeowners not county face bill for fixing failed pipe VCStar $: Oxnard considers more digital billboards along Hwy 101 CalM: Evictions rise, tenants scramble for help as LA County protections expire LAT $: Is L.A. ready for the 2028 Olympics? Some residents express concern LAT $: Los Angeles police accidentally release photos of undercover officers to watchdog website OCReg: Former Garden Grove councilmember seeks return to city government VOC: Should City Councils Draw Their Own Election Districts? Irvine Discusses Bucking The Trend OCReg: A 2nd sinkhole opens up at La Habra apartment complex amid legal wrangling over the 1st one OCReg: DA’s Office should not handle case against man accused of massive Holy fire, lawyer says Man suspected of driving towards Riverside officers, shooting a gun during police encounter is arrested SDUT: SDG&E warns customers that incoming storm could cause unplanned outages on Tuesday SDUT: Biden picks longtime DOJ prosecutor, adviser as San Diego U.S. attorney SDUT: ‘There’s really a long, long way to go in that facility’: Lawyer, families discuss San Diego County jail conditions 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!