Check out today's headlines on FlashReport! Tuesday, February 16, 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: CG: Gov. Newsom Recall Heading for 2 Million Signatures SJMN: CA court rules Twitter can ban users, rejects appeal by writer banned for ‘hateful’ tweets about transgender women CG: COVID-19 Case Rates and Deaths Fall Dramatically in California LAT $: Blue Shield vows to dramatically speed up California vaccine distribution FresBee: California will pay up to $15M to distribute vaccines under new contract with Blue Shield Schools must have COVID relief funds and more resources to reopen safely, Fauci says LAT $: L.A. County elementary schools cleared to fully open LADN: LA County announces that many schools could reopen grades TK-6 as soon as this week AP: San Francisco, LA prioritize 2nd shots, close some sites SFC: Some Californians are cutting the vaccine line. Is that ever OK? AP: LAPD, police union outraged by report of Floyd ‘Valentine’ LAT $: Los Angeles D.A. and George Floyd’s family add voices to LAPD mock-valentine photo outrage LADN: LAUSD board to consider replacing officers with ‘school climate coaches’ LAT $: California plans to close troubled youth prisons after 80 years. But what comes next? CalCoast: Multiple employees flee California’s unemployment agency LAT $: L.A. homeless COVID vaccine distribution is fraught with obstacles SJMN: Man’s death at Oakland homeless camp prompts homicide investigation – The Mercury News CalM: State fines Kaiser for COVID-19 worker safety violations SJMN: Richmond pays $135k to settle brutality lawsuit against controversial cop Town hall meeting on Zoom to discuss civilian police oversight committee for Modesto FresBee: California’s monarch butterflies are in crisis. Inside a state parks plan to revive them SJMN: Meghan Markle’s meeting with Gov. Newsom sparks talk about her political potential FresBee: ‘Nobody cares about sex offenders.’ COVID deaths spike at state hospital in Fresno County OCReg: Angels to allow 25 percent capacity for spring training games LADN: This California lawyer got $285,000 check from IRS, says ‘no thanks’ Pelosi says independent commission will examine Capitol riot BreitbartCA: DeSantis: Biden Cannot Square Wanting Open Borders for Illegal Aliens, Travel Restrictions for Americans SDUT: Chris Reed: Greens who object to geoengineering put planet at risk CG: Xavier Becerra Will Follow the Money, Not the Science VOC: Santana: On Presidents Day, Every Local Elected Official Across Orange County Should Read, Reflect on Washington’s Farewell OCReg: Family businesses can’t be left holding the bag in California CG: COVID Lockdowns Should Have Been Lifted With Children Committing Suicide and ODs CalM: Data delay weighs on redistricting plans SacBee: ‘Accountability on all ends’: Some Sacramento sheriff’s units first to wear body cameras SJMN: Catalytic converter thefts aren’t just a Bay Area problem: Roadshow SJMN: Billboard industry vs. public will: Who will win the battle over digital signs in San Jose? Oakdale fills its vacant council seat with first runner-up from Nov. 3 election FresBee: ‘Trump said it’s not over.’ Trump supporters rally in north Fresno on Presidents Day CalCoast: Pismo Beach Councilwoman Guthrie faces censure over building project VCStar $: More first-dose vaccine appointments available LAT $: Dodger Stadium COVID-19 vaccination site to reopen for second doses OCReg: Orange County makes push to vaccinate those with less access OCReg: Pace of coronavirus vaccination quickens in Orange County SBSun: San Bernardino expects to add $22.4 million to savings account SBSun: New coronavirus cases flatten in San Bernardino County SDUT: Fair board looks at options for Del Mar Horsepark VOSD: Water Agencies Disagree on How Much Water San Diego Needs 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 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Customer Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!