Dear John,

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The FlashReport Blog is constantly updated with over 24 different correspondents penning items of interest to those who follow California politics and policy...

• FRBlog: The Real Reason Behind the Drive to Unionize Charter Schools
• LAT $: Scathing new audit finds deep operational failures at L.A.'s top homeless outreach agency
• SacBee: Another 'startling' record: homeless deaths in Sacramento County reach new high
• SDUT: More political donations to Insurance Commissioner are linked to companies he regulates
• AP: Democrat, Republican lead in California Assembly race
• SacBee: Betancourt to face Dahle in November runoff for the 1st District Assembly seat
• SFC: PG&E bankruptcy case keeps getting more complex
• SacBee: Will letting bars stay open late help Gavin Newsom? He'll soon act on bills affecting his company
• SacBee: More Californians are taking loans with 3-digit interest rates. Will state restrict them?
• SBSun: College Board modifies controversial SAT 'adversity score' after criticism
• PE: Court sides with Moreno Valley College professor who says he was fired for presenting conservative views
• LAT $: Los Angeles has lined up record-cheap solar power. But there's a problem
• SFC: Pelosi, Speier talk gun control at a San Francisco town hall
• AP: How Uber's quest for self-driving tech led to criminal case
• SFC: Buttigieg joins Uber, Lyft drivers in San Francisco gig-work protest
• SDUT: Presidential candidate Tom Steyer talks immigration, government reform, and environment in San Diego
• OCReg: New 'public charge' rule targets immigrant use of health and nutrition services
• LAT $: Amid scandals, USC continues reputation reboot with new provost appointment
• AP: Judge says Loughlin, husband can stick with their law firm
• OCReg: TSA bans Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge 'thermal detonator' Coke bottles from checked and carry-on luggage
• LAT $: After 28 years in prison, California man is exonerated in stabbing death
• LADN: After a deadly hit and run in North Hills, the suspect jumped on a bus and fled deep into Mexico, police say
• LADN: If you want tax relief from Woolsey and Hill fires, the 1-year deadline is getting close
• AP: New fire charges against convicted California arsonist
• SJMN: Police say South Bay landlord staged invasion to oust tenants
• OCReg: Global crisis? The Dems can't even schedule a climate debate
• FH: All Qualified Construction Workers Should Help Rebuild California
• CalM: Old tax loopholes live again
• OCReg: California's redevelopment bill is fiscally irresponsible
• NR: Trump - or What, Exactly?
• FH: The Other 49 States Should Learn From California's Mistakes
• OCReg: Will California police your fashion?
• FH: CA's finances now $213 billion in the red - NJ, IL worse
• SacBee: Folsom residents may soon pay more for water, sewer and garbage services. Here's why.
• SacBee: City Council should move forward with homeless shelter -against councilman's wishes
• SFC: SF DA candidate's big idea: Convert juvenile hall
• SFC: Expert panel endorses plan to stabilize leaning Millennium Tower
• SFC: SF General relaxes policy that keeps psych ER patients awake to shorten visits
• SFC: Mental health advocates worry wrong lessons from Embarcadero attack
• SJMN: San Jose aims to make building a granny flat easier
• SJMN: Homes to sprout on south edges of downtown San Jose
• FresBee: Judge orders Slatic and Bullard cheerleader to stay away from each other - for now
• 'I have to know.' Wife of worker killed in garbage truck accident looking for answers
• A workshop for office seekers. And, oddly, Stanislaus County has an election Nov. 5.
• CalCoast: Deputies worried for their safety after Oceano Dunes shooting
• CalCoast: Supervisor Adam Hill touts bipartisanship in plea for donations
• VCStar $: Gold Coast Health Plan reports $51.9M loss for 2019
• VCStar $: Port Hueneme business settles hazardous waste lawsuit
• Survey: LA teachers would spend most of salary to afford median rental
• LADN: Advocates sue LA County Sheriff's Department, say religious needs of Muslim detainees not met at Men's Central Jail
• OCReg: Angel Stadium: Anaheim mayor weighs in on priorities for Angels lease talks
• VOC: Supervisors Want to Pick Lowest Rated Restaurant for Airport Spot
• OCReg: Placentia crews clean up homeless encampment on Crowther Avenue
• OCReg: Orange County treasurer to auction off 'delinquent' time-shares
• PE: Judge rules Altavita Village bankruptcy sale can move forward
• SDUT: Editorial: San Diego container housing project: More, please
• SDUT: SDSU wants well-versed operator to run Mission Valley stadium
• VOSD: Grossmont Union Expels Black Students Seven Times More Than Other Local Districts

Sincerely,