Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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Newsom Sues Trump
		AP:  California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs
		
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Insurance Lawsuit
		SJMN:  Lawsuit seeks to halt California’s homeowner-funded FAIR Plan insurance bailout
		
 - AP: California consumer group sues to block insurers from adding surcharge following LA fires
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Homeless Funding
		SDUT:  A ‘shocking situation:’ San Diego may stop funding homeless shelter with mental health services
		
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Bernie & AOC Rally in CA
		Thousands gather for 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour led by Sanders, AOC in Folsom
		
 - Rally with Bernie Sanders and AOC draws thousands in Bakersfield
 
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Oakland Election Results
SFC: Track election results for Oakland mayor, citywide tax measure and council race - LAT $: Special election for Oakland mayor too close to call, but Loren Taylor takes slim early lead
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Survey Says: Bass Failed
		LAT $:  Mayor Karen Bass’ unfavorable ratings spiked following fires, survey shows
		
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Altadena Fire
LAT $: 911 logs show more than a dozen calls from burning west Altadena before evacuations ordered - 
	
	
Remedial Math
CG: Harvard Now Offers Remedial Math Acknowledging America’s Math Collapse - 
	
	
College Classes
CalM: More high schoolers are taking college classes — but no surprise which students benefit most - 
	
	
Internet Welfare
CG: New Bill Could Create $15-a-Month Internet Plan For Californians On Welfare - 
	
	
Salmon Fishing
		AP:  Commercial salmon fishing in California will be closed for a third year in a row
		
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Immigration Enforcement
LAT $: Activists warn Police Commission about ICE access to LAPD data on immigrants - 
	
	
Governor 2026
CG: New 2026 Gubernatorial Poll Finds Waning Support for Possible Kamala Harris Run - 
	
	
Climate Change Lawsuit
CalM: How labor killed a bill to let California wildfire victims sue Big Oil for climate change - 
	
	
Menendez Brothers
AP: Erik and Lyle Menendez have created self-help groups and programs while locked up for 35 years 
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The Golden Pen
Will Swaim
		OCReg:  The hidden costs of CalPERS: How taxpayers pay the price
		
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Katy Grimes
CG: Violent Crime is Not Down in California Despite What Sanctuary State Governor Gavin Newsom Says - 
	
	
OC Register Editorial
OCReg: Audit flags ‘pervasive’ noncompliance - 
	
	
Sacramento Valley
SacBee: Sacramento seeks public input on new city manager. Here’s how to get involved - 
	
	
East Bay
		SFC:  Copper theft shuts down Oakland DMV for months as Real ID deadline approaches
		
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South Bay
SJMN: Tordillos slightly widens lead to enter runoff for San Jose City Council seat - SJMN: Revitalization of Columbus Park will lead to clearing out San Jose’s largest encampment
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Central Valley
FresBee: Fresno County in-home caregivers to receive pay increase, union says - FresBee: Was Fresno unprepared for its first no-camping prosecution of a homeless man?
 - Most layoff notices rescinded at Modesto City Schools; only three positions unplaced
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Ventura County
Oxnard council to consider 990-unit Teal Club development - 
	
	
Los Angeles County
OCReg: LA County approves $3 million for Eaton fire-area soil testing after lead found in samples - LAT $: Amid questions about his resume, leader of new Los Angeles housing agency plans to depart
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Orange County
OCReg: Environmental Nature Center anxious for Newport Beach council support for housing element change - OCReg: Anaheim Chamber of Commerce will close at month’s end, CEO has told board and staff
 - OCReg: Betty Martinez Franco leads race for Irvine City Council Fifth District seat in early returns Tuesday night
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Inland Empire
15 Freeway toll lanes under construction in Inland Empire - LAT $: Family sues Fontana police in shooting death of unarmed man in driveway
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San Diego County
		SDUT:  Former county official sues for defamation, retaliation after being passed over for top job
		
 - SDUT: Oceanside commissioners say proposed appeal revisions are ‘offensive’
 - SDUT: Port grants developer rent concessions totaling $19M to build Harbor Island hotel
 - SDUT: Gloria proposes deep cuts to libraries, arts, recreation to close gaping budget deficit
 - SDUT: San Diego bans ‘price-fixing’ software from RealPage to set rents
 
