Check out today's headlines on FlashReport! Wednesday, March 2, 2022 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: A solution to the California “employable” homeless problem SFC: There’s a new coalition trying to reduce homelessness. Can it work? SJMN: Why has this housing for homeless Oaklanders been sitting empty for months? VOC: Homeless People Living at Two Stanton Motels Could Soon Be Back on the Streets CalM: Progressives struggle for influence among California Democrats CG: California’s $5-7 per Gallon Gas and Energy Costs Will Get More Expensive LAT $: Rising gas prices from Russia-Ukraine conflict hit L.A. Biden Owes Public an Apology for Anti-Science Admin SacBee: SEIU Local 1000 directors to hold emergency meeting over proposals to strip president of power FresBee: Should California’s undocumented workers get unemployment benefits? New bill says ‘yes’ CalM: Lost in translation: How many languages for California election ballots? OCReg: CSU to launch investigation into former chancellor’s handling of sexual harassment complaints AP: Los Angeles County likely to drop indoor mask order Friday CG: Calif. Senate Clings to Mask Mandate Even as Gov. Announces He’s Dropping It SFC: Here are Bay Area’s largest school districts which will drop mask mandates School district in Stanislaus County makes immediate change to COVID mask enforcement SDUT: San Diego will go along with state’s mask mandate changes despite CDC’s continued ‘high’ rating CG: Teamsters Union Bosses Back Down to Long Beach Savage Services Workers SDUT: SDSU overturns rule requiring faculty to include message about Kumeyaay in syllabi SDUT: San Diego groups call for human relations commissioner to resign for transgender remarks FresBee: ‘It’s going to be bumpy’: CalPERS is in its best shape in years, but sees tough times ahead SacBee: Lodi city manager describes challenges city faces funding its retirement programs SFC: Appeals court revives suit against S.F. in case of gun stolen from officer AP: Court documents show abuse before California church shooting LAT $: Why crime is at the center of California elections this year OCReg: Video: Man shot by deputies inside Walmart in Foothill Ranch gripped a gun during scuffle AP: California bar investigating Trump lawyer for ethic breaches Biden wants a chief fraud prosecutor. Will that help California combat unemployment scams? SFC: Campos can’t use ‘civil rights attorney’ in Assembly special election OCReg: State Superintendent Tony Thurmond reads with an Orange school SacBee: Why Donald Trump could help determine who becomes a new Sacramento-area congressman LAT $: Hiltzik: Big business pushes another California tax rebellion to line its own pockets OCReg: Newsom’s endless state of emergency neuters the California Legislature Weak, Forgettable State of Union Won't Help Biden SacBee: California put its faith in its citizens to reform redistricting. It was still ugly Delusional Neocons Itching for a War With Russia Speech Shows Biden's Worst Days Are Yet to Come Reason: If COVID-19 Is Over for Congress, It Should Be Over for School Children Too SFC: Third Oakland council member formally announces run for mayor SFC: Property owners sue Oakland, Alameda County to end eviction moratorium SFC: Oakland developer hasn’t built promised housing. City Council pulls plug SFC: S.F. school board approves layoff plan and bonuses for teachers SFC: S.F. supervisor wants to close loophole allowing massive rent increases SFC: As fentanyl ravages San Francisco, there’s been a sudden shift in the debate over a get-tough method of rehab emphasizing abstinence SJMN: Environmental lawsuit jolts downtown San Jose tech campus FresBee: Fresno DA won’t file criminal charges against council members following Brown Act probe FresBee: Fresno DA Smittcamp confirms FBI probe in connection with city’s Granite Park operations Scott Peterson’s sister-in-law says hearing delay is helpful for both sides VCStar $: Ukraine crisis has special meaning for county's top prosecutor VCStar $: Most of former Rep. Gallegly's lawsuit against CLU survives for now LAT $: L.A. County supervisors advance new department to centralize justice reform efforts LADN: LAPD officers will now have to explain reasons behind traffic stops LAT $: Pandemic and homelessness rank among top issues for L.A. County Latinos, new survey says LAT $: ‘Race is wide open’: New L.A. mayoral poll shows Bass and De León in close proximity OCReg: Man shot in Delhi Community Center parking lot in Santa Ana VOC: Brea Officials Consider District Elections While Facing Two Competing Legal Threats Over Voting OCReg: Westminster: Bid to recall city council member falls short SBSun: San Bernardino County declares COVID emergency over SBSun: Massive cement pile in northern San Bernardino back on city’s radar PE: Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco faces challenge from retired captain PE: Riverside County ponders ending coronavirus emergencies VOSD: Advocates Fear Police Oversight Rules Are Too Broad SDUT: Mega project replacing Seaport Village, Central Embarcadero has swelled in size and cost Click here to read these stories at the FlashReport site! 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