Email from FlashReport Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Tuesday, March 4, 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 $: Bass aides were warned of growing fire danger before she flew to Ghana LAT $: Foes of Mayor Karen Bass form committee to raise money for recall bid Democratic California Assembly Speaker strips high-profile roles from outspoken Republicans SDUT: Lemon Grove gets millions of dollars for homeless outreach as other state funding remains up in the air Modesto receives over $5 million for resources to clear encampment on Yosemite Boulevard SFC: Nonprofit founded by Daniel Lurie is giving $11 million to prevent family homelessness in S.F. LAT $: Newsom orders state workers to return to the office four days a week in California CG: Gov. Newsom Orders State Workers Return-to-Office 5 Years After Original Covid Lockdown Order Gov. Newsom orders California state workers to return to office 4 days a week CalM: Towing companies can sell your car — and the DMV gets to keep the profit without telling you CalM: ‘Too damn hard to build’: A key California Democrat’s push for speedier construction Second round of protests in Modesto at House Rep. McClintock’s Modesto office AP: Musk’s embrace of right-wing politics risks turning off car buyers and sinking Tesla’s stock LAT $: DOGE firings provoke heated confrontations, shouts of ‘Nazi,’ at Republican town halls LAT $: Trump administration dramatically cuts staff at water agency in California NR: NYC Theater Received over $500,000 in FEMA Funds While Promoting ‘Anti-Racist,’ ‘Queer’ Shows OCReg: Effort to address fallout from court reporter shortage moves to Supreme Court SacBee: The ‘Undercover Boss’ running for governor: His plan to make California more affordable SFC: A looming threat could bankrupt California counties — and it’s not fires or Trump OCReg: Tony Strickland declares victory in 36th State Senate District special election SFC: California’s effort to streamline wildfire prevention could have long-term consequences LAT $: New test score labels seek positivity, ditching the term ‘standard not met’ for ‘below basic’ LAT $: After exam fiasco, California State Bar staff recommend reverting to in-person exams CalM: AI chatbots can cushion the high school counselor shortage — but are they bad for students? AP: California juvenile detention officers staged ‘gladiator fights’ between youth, indictment says CalM: Who should pay billions for climate disasters? California and others target Big Oil — will that work? CalM: Reflecting on 50 years of writing about California’s politics — and still counting LAT $: Why California's Latinos are so politically divided CG: Stop California Absurd Hydrogen Car Subsidies Before Approving Federal Fire Aid OCReg: Minimum wages are rising nationwide. Beware this unexpected consequence SacBee: Trump’s deadline to eliminate DEI in schools passed. Did Sacramento districts comply? DA rages at courts as suspected $16K Walgreens thief is released SFC: Here’s how many Bay Area homeowners are using Prop 19 to pay lower property taxes SFC: Support lukewarm for Oakland sales tax increase as vote nears, poll finds VCStar $: Ventura County home prices continue to climb but slowly LAT $: Cal State Long Beach athletics staffers stole thousands from school, D.A. says OCReg: Huntington Beach Union High School District says Chris Kluwe was fired for social media post VOC: Anaheim Elementary School Board Considers Ousting an Elected Official VOC: Irvine Again Considers Building an Aquatic Center in the Great Park OCReg: Jury announces impasse in trial of OC judge accused of murdering his wife, but deliberations will continue Tuesday Perris Dam construction project will last through 2027 SDUT: Taxpayer Association CEO resigns, former Housing Commission CEO appointed SDUT: San Diego joins lawsuit challenging Trump’s threats to sanctuary cities SDUT: San Diego OKs higher fees for city pools, public events, fishing permits and more SDUT: High rents, fewer vouchers, longer waits: Federal cuts could worsen housing affordability in San Diego, officials say 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