Check out today's headlines on FlashReport! Wednesday, February 24, 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: CalM: Audit slams state air board for ‘overstating’ greenhouse gas cuts SacBee: California will fail to meet carbon reduction goals, scathing audit of state predicts CalM: Who gets a California stimulus check? When? CG: Gov. Newsom Signs $7.6 Billion COVID-19 Economic Relief Package Into Law AP: California governor says deal to reopen schools is close SacBee: California is struggling to reopen schools. Could it spell trouble for Newsom in a recall? SFC: S.F. school board approves plan with labor unions to reopen classrooms BreitbartCA: House, Senate GOP: Joe Biden’s HHS Nominee Wants Taxpayer-Funded Medicaid for Illegal Aliens AP: HHS pick says pandemic is top job, but agenda is broader AP: Tiger Woods seriously injured in crash on steep LA-area road SacBee: California waiving millions of dollars in state business fees in new COVID stimulus AP: 5 California counties advance to fewer virus restrictions LAT $: 40% of inmates in California’s corrections system have been vaccinated for COVID-19 LAT $: Newsom vows changes after vaccine earmarked for hardest-hit communities improperly used by others LADN: LA County officials have harsh words for coronavirus vaccine inequity – and line-jumping cheaters SFC: Vaccine access codes meant for underserved communities were misused BreitbartCA: Border Patrol Union: Media Silent as Biden Illegally Holds Unaccompanied Migrant Children WaPo called out for report on Biden's 'migrant facility for children' after hitting Trump's 'kids in cages' NR: White House Denies ‘Kids in Cages’ Charge AP: Filly becomes 5th fatality this year at Golden Gate Fields SacBee: Cop collected $600,000 in disability pension for a broken finger. CalPERS wants some back SacBee: Red alert sounding on California drought, as Valley gets grim news about water supply Reason: California Bill Would Give $1,000 Fines to Retailers With Separate 'Girls' and 'Boys' Toy Sections AP: Federal judge says California can enforce net neutrality law CG: Final Net Neutrality Lawsuit Against California Halted By District Court Judge SFC: New hires to corporate boards in California still mostly white, despite state law LADN: Analysis of proposed LA city ‘hero pay’ measure warns of possible layoffs, higher costs LAT $: L.A. County approves ‘hero pay’ mandate of $5 an hour for grocery workers Best-Selling Controversial Book on Transgender People Removed From Amazon 3 Years After Publication Amazon Bans Scholar Ryan Anderson's Book On Transgenderism NR: Amazon Kneels before the Mob When Amazon Erased My Book AP: Family: Navy vet died after police knelt on his neck VOC: Outdoor Youth Sports Expected to Return in OC, State Officials Consider School Reopening Changes SFC: CA electricity prices are so high, people may not ditch fossil fuel SDUT: California utility customers $1.25 billion behind on bills On Free Speech at Stanford OCReg: Sacramento lawmakers waste time on trivial legislation CalM: California’s unhealthy distinction: America’s only no indoor fitness state Newsom Recall Shows Bipartisan Lockdown Frustration CalM: Another chance to act on housing AP: EPA removes sunken, oil-leaking boat from Lake Tahoe SacBee: Yolo County enters red tier. Do schools have a plan to reopen in-person learning? SFC: Berkeley adopts sweeping police reforms including taking cops off routine traffic stops SFC: Alameda Co. prosecutor seeks boss’ job as D.A.’s race heats up SFC: S.F.’s deal for Golden Gate Park Ferris wheel may be investigated SJMN: Coronavirus: Two Bay Area counties advance to ‘red’ reopening tier SFC: When could S.F. reach herd immunity as vaccinations speed up? Expert explains math SFC: Supervisor threatens to subpoena San Francisco Public Utilities Commission SJMN: After decades of sex abuse claims, state moves to stop former Santa Clara chief pediatrician from practicing medicine SJMN: San Jose leader calls for ‘complete halt’ on controversial plan for dozens of new billboards Stanislaus County’s coronavirus vaccine outlook greatly improves. What happened? FresBee: Fresno’s Central Unified school board again delays vote to lay off 10 teachers CalCoast: If others do it too, why was a Pismo Beach official censured? VCStar $: College area council in Ventura to meet onlinenews LADN: Supervisors OK rewards for leads in 3 unsolved killings in L.A. County LADN: With more federal coronavirus relief likely, LA County scrutinizes impact of CARES dollars LADN: Coronavirus: L.A. County surpasses 20,000 deaths with 2,091 new cases and 157 new deaths as of Feb. 23 LADN: City sues homeowners in Pacoima, Panorama City whose properties saw frequent gang violence LADN: LA County leaders affirm crime victims remain priority amid criminal justice reform VOC: Journalists’ Association Calls on Top OC Official to Apologize for Criticizing Questions About Pandemic Spending OCReg: Orange County’s coronavirus metrics gain ground; late vaccines arrive OCReg: Orange County plans to open multiple vaccination sites for school employees VOC: Are Trash Rates Slated To Go Up Across OC? Stanton, Laguna Hills Tackle Issue This Week, Other Cities to Follow SBSun: 500 coronavirus vaccine doses given at new Rancho Cucamonga supersite SBSun: Teachers, support staff, child care providers can now get vaccine through San Bernardino County SBSun: San Bernardino County could reopen more indoor businesses in two weeks PE: Riverside County elementary schools cleared to reopen PE: Another 32,000 coronavirus vaccine appointments open in Riverside County SDUT: San Diego just misses high school sports resumption list SDUT: San Diego County Supervisors explore juvenile justice reforms SDUT: ‘It’s exciting:’ Assistant Sheriff Martinez will become first female undersheriff in San Diego County SDUT: San Diego OKs regulations that could cut number of short-term vacation rentals by up to 30% Click here to read these stories at the FlashReport site! 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