Email from FlashReport Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Friday, April 25, 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 CG: California’s ‘First Partner’ One-Ups Maryland Schools’ LGBTQ-Themed Storybooks CalM: Fraud in California community colleges triggers call for Trump investigation LAT $: A lifeline for Hollywood jobs or a corporate giveaway? The film tax credit debate returns CG: UCLA Students Protest Lawsuit Alleging That UC Still Uses Race-Based Admission Decisions CalM: Biden let California get creative with Medicaid spending. Trump is signaling that may end CG: Another One Bites the Dust: Jack in the Box Closing 150 – 200 Restaurants SJMN: Jackie Speier presses San Mateo sheriff’s office on spending, blocked massage chair buy CalM: How nepotism allegations and a peeing puppy set the stage for a Bay Area sheriff’s removal CalM: After Trump’s crackdown on DEI in schools, judge rules he can’t cut off funding OCReg: Even in California, access to death-with-dignity drugs can be refused SJMN: California Democrats take aim at renter late fees, energy bills with affordability package AP: California expands its electric school bus fleet as federal freeze paused efforts elsewhere CalM: California railroads: Unions push to shorten trains, but companies warn of higher costs LAT $: California Supreme Court demands State Bar answer questions on AI exam controversy SacBee: Gavin Newsom praises congressman’s El Salvador trip after deportation controversy Hundreds gather outside Tom McClintock’s Modesto office to oppose cuts to Medicaid Leftist Corruption Is Undergoing a Reckoning OCReg: DOGE isn’t enough to tame big government CalM: As Harris ponders run for California governor, is she prepared for the daunting job? SacBee: Sacramento leaders to hold first joint homelessness meeting in 8 years SF’s progress on building housing is even worse than you thought SFC: S.F. plan would spread homeless shelters to all corners of the city. It’s likely to face pushback SFC: A UCSF doctor found unconscious was accused of stealing drugs. Records show a string of suspected thefts Pelosi calls on Airbnb to drop $120M lawsuit against SF CG: California’s First Steel Mill In 50 Years Breaks Ground In Kern County FresBee: Fresno airport unveils construction ‘milestone.’ What’s next for $150M expansion? LAT $: L.A. County first responders fought the worst fire of their careers. Now they want raises LAT $: Huntington Park City Council fills seat of former member suing over her removal OCReg: Lawsuit challenging Anaheim’s sidewalk vendor restrictions moves forward OCReg: Great Park gondolas gets initial OK from board for possible pilot SDUT: San Diego County water rate hikes won’t be as painful as feared SDUT: Seaport San Diego developer asks state lawmakers to expedite environmental review process 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