Email from FlashReport Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Saturday, February 1, 2025     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 LAT $: PCH and Pacific Palisades are reopening to the public. Some say it’s too soon OCReg: Protesters voice concerns as EPA prepares Palisades fire clean-up site LAT $: Acting on Trump’s order, federal officials opened up two California dams California's top environmental official: federal, state water managers working together, for now LAT $: Newsom issues order to ‘maximize’ water capture during storms. Critics say it sounds just like Trump CalM: California blesses political donors’ strategy to multiply their influence OCReg: San Clemente Mayor wants residents to help curb unlawful immigration FresBee: Why were plainclothes ICE agents making arrests in Madera this week? Here’s what we know LAT $: Palisades and Eaton fires now 100% contained. But a long road to recovery looms SJMN: San Jose officials commit to being a ‘welcoming city’ to support immigrant community SDUT: Hundreds protest Trump’s mass deportation plans in San Diego County LAT $: ‘Fear has been sown.’ Street vendors and other workers in L.A.’s massive informal economy react to Trump AP: Thousands of Costco workers prepare to strike with midnight contract deadline looming Modesto, Stanislaus DEI programs face uncertainty following Trump’s executive order CG: Gavin Newsom Notified of Intent to Recall Clarissa Cervantes plans to run for Inland Empire Assembly seat in 2026 AP: Man agrees to plead guilty for flying drone that damaged firefighting aircraft in LA wildfire SJMN: Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents appealing to Trump to pardon their beloved son: report NR: Learning the Right Lessons from L.A.’s Devastating Wildfires CG: Trump Will Not Establish a Fascist Regime; It’s Already Here CG: Exasperating Senate Confirmation Hearings Confirm Why Americans Re-Elected Donald Trump NR: What Now for Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass? SFC: San Francisco passed a tax to curb vacant storefronts. So why do many still sit empty? SFC: An Oakland man sold his car to an acquaintance. How’d he end up owing S.F. $38,000 in parking fines? SJMN: San Jose: Ex-councilmember Omar Torres working toward plea in child sex abuse case, attorney says SFC: Deal reached to staff Silicon Valley airport near SFO with air traffic controllers VCStar $: As immigration fears simmer, local schools support families OCReg: Nearly 300 Santa Ana Unified teachers, counselors and other employees to be laid off SDUT: It’s official: San Diego gets $8.5M check from SeaWorld, ending years-long dispute LAT $: A rising San Diego politician abruptly quit, citing ‘personal safety.’ It raises a lot of questions SDUT: These are the 7 people running for South County supervisor 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 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice