Email from FlashReport Don't Miss Out! Click Here for the Latest in CA Politics.   Friday, November 21, 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 California Faces a Massive Budget Shortfall — Because Newsom Can’t Stop Spending “Protect Your 2A Rights” Fundraising Appeal CG: BREAKING: State of California and DCCC Trying to Change Rules Already Agreed to in Prop 50 Lawsuit CG: National Right to Work Foundation Sues UCLA Over Public Records Request for Union ‘Strategic Research’ Workshops CalM: California is still in the red with another big budget deficit projected for next year SacBee: Former top aide to Becerra pleads guilty to conspiracy in corruption case Bay Area Rep. Eric Swalwell announces run for California governor LAT $: Even a full reservoir wouldn’t have ensured water in Palisades fire, California officials say FresBee: High-Speed Rail delays in Merced, Central Valley cost some as agency pushes to Gilroy LAT $: Hundreds of Joshua trees were scorched during the shutdown LAT $: Authorities said she overdosed. Her parents spent millions in pursuit of murder charges SacBee: Sacramento City schools to cut 60 admins in face of $80M shortfall SFC: Connie Chan, progressive S.F. supervisor, will run to succeed Nancy Pelosi in Congress SJMN: The new ‘clean zone’ map, and what it means for Santa Clara SJMN: After historic ordinance sunk Japantown businesses, San Jose city officials eye reforms FresBee: Head of major San Joaquin Valley water agency announces resignation CalCoast: Supervisors divert funds for temporary bridge in rural Arroyo Grande SDUT: What’s holding back housing development in unincorporated San Diego County? Here’s what a long-awaited county report finds. SDUT: San Diego State proposes increased student fees to offset athletic department’s budget deficit SDUT: Another top candidate for Lemon Grove City Council withdraws   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