Email from FlashReport Check out today's headlines on FlashReport!   Friday, September 5, 2025   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 Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics This Week CG: Gov. Newsom Grants Funding to Netflix; Gets $$$ Back as Political Contribution CG: California Democrats Consider Increasing $16 Billion in Annual Taxes and Fees SFC: California home insurer to drop 37,000 policies as part of nationwide withdrawal CG: Tyrannical West Coast Governors Combine Efforts to Continue COVID Vaccines Push Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang challenges Doris Matsui for Congressional seat CalM: Dozens of lightning strike fires are burning across California. A warming climate could bring more, according to new study SJMN: Newsom holding up a $750 million lifeline to Bay Area transit agencies, advocates say SJMN: Trump’s cuts to health funding could endanger life-saving services around the Bay Area. One county is trying to save them with a sales tax. SFC: Federal government sues California utility, alleging equipment sparked deadly wildfires LAT $: LAPD is assisting CHP in protecting Kamala Harris after Trump pulls Secret Service Why the Trump Intel Deal Matters - Thomas Del Beccaro OCReg: Redistricting: Just because it’s legal doesn’t make it ethical CG: Greenberg: San Francisco’s Latest Failed Social Programs CalM: San Mateo County lawsuit exposes California’s penchant for state budgeting tricks SacBee: Sacramento paid for $750K rocket ship sculpture 4 years ago. Where is it? SacBee: Rats ‘attack’ tenant at Sacramento County apartment complex, lawsuit alleges SFC: 9th Circuit overturns Alameda County law restricting observers from sideshows SFC: S.F. closer to getting powers to quash stolen-good sales with possible jail for repeat offenders SFC: S.F. Supervisor Engardio found in violation of open government rules ahead of recall election SJMN: AI and ADUs: Can artificial intelligence fix the long delays in San Jose’s permitting process? FresBee: Popular campground closes as Garnet Fire reaches about 40% size of city of Fresno LAT $: Postal Service destroys thousands of pieces of mail in Torrance amid asbestos exposure LAT $: L.A. releases record $387 million for affordable housing projects this fall OCReg: OC nonprofit founder central to Andrew Do bribery scandal sues former supervisor for $50 million VOC: Lake Forest Approves El Toro Road Improvements, Street Widening OCReg: OC fire chiefs call for removal of county emergency medical services official San Bernardino County transportation agency votes down Montclair light-rail extension $44 million project will protect Murrieta, Temecula from severe flood damage Haros plead not guilty to murdering their missing baby, Emmanuel SDUT: Construction of Otay Mesa East facility expected this fall amid newly reached agreements SDUT: MTS will seek transit fare hikes and service cuts instead of a ballot measure   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