Check out today's headlines on FlashReport! Friday, January 8, 2021 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: FRBlog: With the Democrats gaining full control, 2021 will be the Year of the Lemon. FRBlog: The RINO Seditionists BreitbartCA: Facebook Blacklists Donald Trump ‘Indefinitely’… AP: Facebook extends ban on Trump’s use of Facebook account through inauguration, saying risk of his posts is ‘too great’ BreitbartCA: Ajit Pai Kills Effort to Stop Big Tech Censorship BreitbartCA: Twitch Suspends Trump’s Account Indefinitely BreitbartCA: YouTube Escalates Censorship of ‘Election Misinformation’ Reason: Don't Give the Capitol Rioters Power Over Tech and Policing Policy SJMN: Facebook, Twitter ban Trump after violent mob storms Capitol. Critics demand more Silicon Valley braces for political blowback as Democrats seethe over tech’s role in Capitol riot BreitbartCA: …Shopify Blacklists Trump’s Web Store SFC: Trump resumes tweeting as Facebook, Twitch, YouTube threaten bans LAT $: Health director calls for hard 3-week school shutdown in L.A. county amid deadly COVID surge CG: California Issues More Travel Advisories Following Rise of COVID-19 Cases LAT $: Californians shouldn’t travel more than 120 miles from home, state says LAT $: California OKs expansion of who can get COVID-19 vaccine to avoid doses going to waste CG: California Secretary of State Proposes Regulations Restricting Access to Voter Registration Data SDUT: Capitol Police rejected offers of federal help to quell mob FresBee: The Latest: Founder of site Trumparoo among dead at Capitol SDUT: Here are the White House resignations triggered by Trump’s incitement of this week’s mob violence SacBee: Violence at U.S. Capitol is only the beginning of ‘Trumpism,’ says California Republican SDUT: The Latest: Capitol Police says officer dies after riots OCReg: Search is on to prosecute hundreds who broke into Capitol building BreitbartCA: Massie: ‘Several of Us’ Were Glad to Be Armed While Barricaded Politico: House Democrats fail to muster support to challenge Trump’s Electoral College win NYT: ‘It Is Over’: Democrats’ Efforts to Deny Trump Presidency Fail CNN: 11 times VP Biden was interrupted during the electoral vote count CalM: Amid DC violence, these California Republicans voted to reject Biden’s election VCStar $: Rep. Garcia criticized for Electoral College objection BreitbartCA: Nolte: ABC News Political Editor Calls for ‘Cleansing’ of Trump Movement OCReg: Most Southern California Republicans in Congress failed the country this week FresBee: They protested masks at Fresno Trader Joe’s. Then they were in D.C. during Trump insurrection FresBee: McCarthy, Nunes stayed quiet on election challenge — and then opposed Biden’s win SacBee: Hey, Sacramento Trump supporters: That riot on Capitol Hill was your fault, too SFC: California Republicans contributed to the disgraceful day SFC: Here’s how many Calif. Republicans voted to reject election results after violence SJMN: Could an inflatable tree really have infected at least 60 people, causing the death of one? SacBee: California Democrats ask Newsom to spend $5 billion to help renters struggling in pandemic AP: Pandemic’s uneven impact highlight California budget issues AP: For nurses, California’s virus outbreak has a personal toll LADN: Coronavirus tracker: California reported 36,963 new cases, 557 new deaths as of Jan. 6 AP: California virus deaths rocket higher as ICU space tightens LAT $: California suspends payment on 1.4 million unemployment claims while searching for fraud SBSun: California’s EDD suspends 1.4 million coronavirus unemployment claims SDUT: Pelosi, other lawmakers openly discuss ousting Trump, possible impeachment FresBee: Trump concedes it’s transition time. Will Nancy Pelosi now move to impeach him twice? SFC: Pelosi’s Democrats want to remove Trump, but it’s easier said than done SacBee: Update: California prison union headed to Las Vegas for board meeting amid COVID-19 surge SacBee: In a 50-50 Senate, Kamala Harris can sign off on $2,000 stimulus checks and more LAT $: Kamala Harris will be able to break Senate ties. Why her staff hopes she won’t need to SJMN: Complications arise as video calls replace cherished family visits with California prisoners BreitbartCA: Actress Emily Ratajkowski: If Zuckerberg Can Shut the President Off Facebook, He Can Shut Any of Us Off CG: Legacy Media Claims ‘The Coup Failed, but Republicans Must Face Prosecution for Seditious U.S. Capitol Attack’ CalM: Assembly Republican leader: Now is the time for the Legislature to lead by solving problems Reason: The Capitol Rioters Were a Right-Wing Cancel Mob SJMN: Bay Area Democrats recount horror of Wednesday’s riot, support call to remove President Donald Trump from office SFC: Breed on NYE fatal hit and run: ‘Criminal justice system has failed’ SFC: Bay Area ICU availability falls to lowest level yet, state tries to speed vaccinations SFC: Oakland police commission approves 4 candidates for next chief FresBee: Fresno County COVID cases exceed 71,000. State updates travel restrictions FresBee: Fresno radio host tells audience to ‘hang’ members of the media, then says it was a joke Big changes in Turlock government after City Council holds closed-door meetings CalCoast: SLO County contemplating suing California over stay-at-home order VCStar $: County officials say more COVID vaccine needed VCStar $: Oxnard picks council appointment, election option LAT $: George Floyd billboard, rejected elsewhere for ‘violence,’ rises in West Hollywood LADN: LA County reports alarming increase in drug overdose deaths among homeless LAT $: 1 in 5 coronavirus tests are positive in L.A. County, pointing to tough weeks ahead LADN: Developer pays $1.2 million in Jose Huizar council corruption probe OCReg: Woman who falsely accused Black teen of stealing phone at Manhattan hotel arrested LADN: Garcetti’s plea to U.S. leaders: Coronavirus-rocked L.A. needs more resources VOC: OC’s Coronavirus Trends Continue to Worsen as Hospital Staff Are Pushed to Their Limits OCReg: Orange County opens vaccination sites to hundreds of medical workers OCReg: Coronavirus: Orange County reported 2,701 new cases, 29 new deaths as of Jan. 7 LAT $: Internal memo criticizes O.C. district attorney’s review of Robicheaux rape case OCReg: Irvine Unified still faces concerns about in-person learning SBSun: San Bernardino County coronavirus ICU admissions hit new high SBSun: 3,052 homes coming to Calimesa after giant land sale PE: Bystanders capture man with knife at Costco in Temecula SDUT: County supervisors announce proposal to improve government transparency VOSD: With Legal Fights Over Pension Reform (Maybe) Over, a New Ordeal Begins VOSD: Domestic Violence Prosecutions Have Dropped Under City Attorney Mara Elliott SDUT: Groups provide financial aid to City Heights businesses with new gift certificate program Click here to read these stories at the FlashReport site! 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