Check out today's headlines on FlashReport! Tuesday, December 8, 2020 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: LAT $: California unemployment fraud amid COVID-19 pandemic may total $2 billion, Bank of America says SFC: Wiener tries again to let S.F., Oakland and L.A. open safe drug use sites KQED: Nuru Scandal: Former Mayor Willie Brown Reflects on Long-Time Allies Charged by FBI LAT $: Former councilman Jose Huizar pleads not guilty to bribery, other charges SDUT: Want to get away for a hotel stay in Southern California? You can’t, says Gov. Newsom LAT $: Pasadena, the last holdout in L.A. County, closes outdoor dining amid state orders LADN: Camping banned under latest order, but what other outdoor activities are allowed? SDUT: Amid stay-at-home order, state officials walk back grocery store capacity limits OCReg: Knott’s Berry Farm cancels Taste of Merry Farm through Christmas due to stay-at-home order OCReg: Some Southern California business owners will defy governor’s coronavirus shutdown order LAT $: In first day as L.A. County D.A., Gascón eliminates bail Reason: Biden's Choice To Head Health and Human Services Is a Lawsuit-Happy Government Nanny NR: Biden Picks a Culture Warrior to Run HHS in the Middle of a Pandemic LAT $: Republicans raise red flags over Becerra’s nomination to lead Biden health department AP: Becerra’s big challenge: Vaccinating Americans against virus SacBee: Yes, Xavier Becerra sued Trump. But here are some ugly truths about his record as AG SFC: A total restaurant apocalypse is coming. But it’s not inevitable FresBee: Some big name Fresno-area restaurants closing due to Newsom’s COVID-19 order — for now LAT $: Coronavirus daily cases in California explode past 34,000 as death toll tops 20,000 AP: California releases smartphone virus tool as cases soar SJMN: Coronavirus: California is scrambling as many regions begin the biggest shutdown since spring CalM: How California renters are bracing for an eviction tsunami AP: With 2 open seats, Newsom may reshape California politics CalM: Biden taps California AG for Cabinet health job — handing Newsom a rare opportunity SFC: Newsom may get to pick state's next attorney general. Here are the names being mentioned LAT $: Los Angeles City Council panel seeks to scale back potential LAPD job cuts SFC: Oakland faces budget shortfall as police OT spikes, tax revenue craters SFC: California Republicans have a pulse — and see a way to more victories VOC: Despite Party’s Urging, Republicans Refuse to Consolidate in Coastal OC Supervisor Race SFC: Proposed legislation would require California public schools to reopen in March OCReg: Santa Ana Unified School District suspends in-person activities LADN: LAUSD to suspend school-based services this week in light of coronavirus surge AP: As virus surges, California lawmakers gather to start work SacBee: ‘Essential’ lawmakers begin session in Sacramento as COVID cases among employees continue CG: Public School, Outdoor Dining Reopenings Among COVID-19 Influenced Bills Introduced Monday LAT $: California lawmakers have long COVID-19 to-do list as they reconvene in Sacramento SJMN: Bay Area state senator moves to expand landmark police transparency law CG: Assembly Modifies Its Internal Rules SDUT: Former executive director files lawsuit against the Public Utilities Commission CalM: Attorneys worry for clients — and themselves — making in-court appearances AP: Families of shooting victims sue sellers of ‘ghost guns’ CG: New Senate Bill Introduced that Would Expand Student-Athlete Compensation Rights SFC: Grand jury indicts SFPD officer in connection with 2019 shooting LAT $: Power shutoffs hit Southern California as dangerous fire weather returns AP: Winds bring Southern California power cuts, fire danger CalM: Can ‘fire hardening’ solve California’s home insurance crisis? OCReg: Containment creeps to 70% on Bond fire, but more Santa Ana winds on way CG: It is Groundhog Day Every Day in California Under COVID Lockdowns NR: Journalists Turn on Free Expression FH: LA Need not Sacrifice Public Safety OCReg: Hypocrisy on pandemic rules contributes to cynicism FH: Proposed Drastic Cuts to LAPD Could Settle the Defund the Police Debate OCReg: Libertarian approaches can close the partisan divide FH: Here’s How Gavin Could Make His Big Four Appointments CalM: California politicians play musical offices OCReg: California’s leaders should focus on securing vaccine supplies SJMN: Yosemite closes all hotels and campgrounds due to pandemic SFC: Large Napa County ranch, used communally for 42 years, sold for $15.7 million SacBee: A COVID shutdown in Sacramento is expected soon. There’s also good news on the horizon Sacramento Mayor Announces Proposal To Fast Track Approval Of Temporary Housing Sites - capradio.org SacBee: Sacramento mayor announces plan to stop NIMBYs from blocking homeless shelters SFC: S.F. supervisors considering studying universal basic income program SFC: Hospitalizations have hit records in these Bay Area counties under lockdown SJMN: Google village in downtown San Jose: ‘Truly transformational,’ community group says State adds $100 million to Stockton project easing rail travel for Modesto and beyond Stanislaus County announces more locations for free drive-thru flu vaccines FresBee: Fresno’s proposing fines for some private gatherings. Here’s what the police chief thinks After deadlock, Diablo Grande gets new water district director. Residents criticize board FresBee: Did McFarland violate the Brown Act in approving immigration centers ? What we know FresBee: Fresno City Councilmember Esmeralda Soria tests positive for COVID-19 Coronavirus update, Dec. 7: Stanislaus County moves past 24,000 positive cases LAT $: Central Coast counties seek to break from stay-at-home order CalCoast: SLO County sets another coronavirus case record CalCoast: Arata wants a SLO County judge to rule on systemic racism VCStar $: Moorpark industrial hemp ban extended VCStar $: CVUSD school board bids farewell to two trustees VCStar $: COVID update: 1,289 new cases over weekend CG: Newly Elected DA George Gascón Promises to Oppress LA’s Law Abiding Citizens LADN: L.A. County’s COVID-19 hospitalizations surpass 3,000, state reports LADN: Coronavirus: L.A. County reported 8,086 new cases and 27 new deaths on Dec. 7 OCReg: Coronavirus: Orange County reported 1,964 new cases and no new deaths on Dec. 7 VOC: Santa Ana’s Police Chief Rung Alarm Bells Over Police Union Boss’ Excessive Cash-Out for Time Off OCReg: Billionaire Bill Gross calls for end to legal dispute with Laguna Beach neighbor, but hearings continue OCReg: Court OKs order to remove seawall protecting Laguna Beach home PE: Riverside County sets several new coronavirus records PE: New jury trials in Riverside County suspended through end of year because of coronavirus SBSun: San Bernardino County sets records for coronavirus cases, hospitalizations over weekend SDUT: LaCava brings community experience, policy expertise, independent streak to San Diego council SDUT: Vaccine plans stretch to reach as many as possible; business closures push many San Diegans past brink VOSD: Faulconer Hopes His Action on Homelessness Will Overshadow His Failure Click here to read these stories at the FlashReport site! 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