Email from FlashReport Check out today's headlines on FlashReport! Tuesday, February 18, 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 Gov. Newsom's administration withholds records on how state could make utility bills more affordable SDUT: San Diego taxpayers spent more than $8,000 on mayor’s trip to Philippines, records show LAT $: L.A. wildfires up the pressure on California’s insurance commissioner over industry ties SFC: California Republicans urge Trump’s probe of state’s high-speed rail project CG: Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco Officially Announces Bid For Governor AP: Riverside County sheriff becomes the first major Republican to say he’ll run for California governor CG: California Assemblyman Proposes Bigfoot as State’s Official Large Hairy Mythical Creature NR: Education Department Ends $600 Million in Grants for DEI, Critical Race Theory Trainings OCReg: What would dismantling the Department of Education mean for Southern California schools? CalM: Crackdown on power-guzzling data centers may soon come online in California SJMN: Despite Trump threats, here’s the reason the Bay Area may not see mass deportations LAT $: Hundreds rally in Long Beach to protest President Trump and Elon Musk VCStar $: More than 250 protesters march to Camarillo Tesla OCReg: On Presidents Day in Irvine, demonstrators rally against President Trump and Elon Musk CalM: Funding for small businesses — a big source of jobs — at risk under Trump WashTimes: Musk's money probe exposes deep state's deep pockets - Washington Times OCReg: The SEIU’s power grab puts patients at risk SacBee: Sacramento school board seeks feedback on new equity policies based on lawsuit settlement Watch where you step: San Francisco’s streets may get dirtier SFC: S.F. is tearing down the Valencia bike lane. But a new battle has already begun SJMN: Hundreds of heating complaints reveal how controversial $50 million energy savings project has left East Bay schools in the cold SJMN: Concord’s strict tenant protections spark controversy ahead of first annual review SJMN: Tired of beach traffic cutting through residential streets, Los Gatos will consider closures CalCoast: San Simeon working on dissolution while officials jump ship VCStar $: Passion for public service drives Fillmore city manager OCReg: Owner Arte Moreno says Angels set to lose at least $50 million this year LAT $: Anaheim’s Big A study: Two years late at thrice the price. What happened? VOC: OC Cities Look to Replace Temporary Homeless Shelters With Motels and Churches SDUT: Group sues San Diego County over commercial flights at Carlsbad airport SDUT: San Diego State University proposes building 7 towers on campus to house 5,220 students 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