Sunday, August 18, 2024
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FR Exclusive
Bruce Bialosky
		FRBlog:  The Coronation of St. Kammy
		
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Making Crime Illegal Again
		CG:  After Fighting Initiative, Gov. Newsom Taking Credit for Making Crime Illegal Again
		
 - SDUT: Michael Smolens: Democrats face off over California crime ballot measure
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Homeless Sweeps
		SJMN:  How Bay Area cities are responding to Newsom’s calls for homeless sweeps after landmark Supreme Court ruling
		
 - SFC: Tents and belongings often get thrown out when S.F. crews sweep homeless camps. Is that legal?
 - LAT $: LA officials direct traffic officers to enforce parking laws, tow RVs that people live in
 
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Fire Bill
LAT $: Controversial bill to abolish California fire hazard rankings dies in Legislature - 
	
	
Democratic National Convention
		SFC:  Garofoli: Will Kamala Harris answer these 3 big questions at the Democratic National Convention?
		
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LA Olympics
OCReg: What Los Angeles leaders say they learned in Paris to apply in 2028 Olympics - 
	
	
Stolen Valor
CG: Candidate Jessica Morse’s Disputed Military Claims Spark Controversy at Nevada County Fair - 
	
	
Willie Brown Lawsuit
		SFC:  Willie Brown considers suing Donald Trump over ‘nonsense’ claim about Kamala Harris
		
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Power Grid
SJMN: ‘A game changer’: How giant batteries are making California’s power grid stronger, and reducing the risk of blackouts during heat waves - 
	
	
Crime Watch
SFC: Oakland mass shooting: Two killed, two critically injured 
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Matt Fleming
OCReg: Voters should reject the increase to the minimum wage and demand real solutions - 
	
	
East Bay
		SJMN:  Antioch’s embattled police force is slowly rebuilding. But it could take a year before it is fully staffed, chief says
		
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South Bay
SJMN: It’s time to name San Jose City Hall rotunda for former mayor - 
	
	
Central Coast
CalCoast: Judge denies request to withdraw plea deal in Pismo Beach assault case - 
	
	
Ventura County
VCStar $: Who's coming to City Hall? Council races set for November - 
	
	
Los Angeles County
LAT $: Poll shows Hochman has momentum to unseat L.A. County Dist. Atty. Gascón - LAT $: Rancho Palos Verdes mayor appeals to Elon Musk for help with possible power shutoff
 - LAT $: L.A. city attorney wanted $500,000 for outside law firm. The City Council gave her only 10%
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Orange County
		OCReg:  HUD policy change will expand affordable housing access for Orange County veterans
		
 - OCReg: How Orange County’s voter registration has changed since Harris was elevated to top of ticket
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San Diego County
SDUT: Furor over virtual public comment highlights a quandary for San Diego — participation or efficiency? - SDUT: Sheriff details new enhanced jail screening to curb drug deaths. Will it be enough?
 
