Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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FR Publisher Jon Fleischman's Interview w/ Shawn Steel
		One-On-One Interview With Shawn Steel of the Republican National Committee
		
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FR Exclusive
Bruce Bialosky
		FRBlog:  Hoorah for Hate Speech
		
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FR Publisher Jon Fleischman's Commentary
		Trump’s DOJ Files First-Ever Second Amendment Lawsuit in California, Targeting LA County Sheriff
		
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Rigging the Vote
		LAT $:  California voters were mailed inaccurate guides ahead of November special election
		
 
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Federal Government Shutdown
What California leaders are saying about the federal government shutdown - NR: Government Shuts Down as Lawmakers Fail to Reach Deal on Funding Bill
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Medi-Cal Insolvency
		CG:  Gov. Newsom’s Free Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants Drove Medi-Cal to Insolvency
		
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SF Crime
SFC: Repeat offender’s case that fueled Chesa Boudin recall sparks fresh outrage in S.F. - 
	
	
Pelosi Aide's Crimes
Pelosi aide Gary McCoy is running for supervisor. But first, he’s airing out his crimes - 
	
	
Prop. 36 Funding
SJMN: Prop. 36 funding fight pits Newsom against San Jose Mayor Mahan - 
	
	
Hanoi Jane
		LAT $:  Jane Fonda, derided as ‘Hanoi Jane’ and a traitor during the Vietnam War, is a modern-day force in Democratic politics
		
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Menendez Parole Hearings
CalM: Inside the Menendez parole hearings: How fame and notoriety collide with justice - 
	
	
UCLA Grants
CalM: UCLA reclaims hundreds of research grants that Trump cut off over alleged antisemitism 
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The Golden Pen
Hayden Dublois
NR: Blue States Embrace Fraud to Get Welfare for All - 
	
	
Dan Walters
		CalM:  The clock is ticking for those hoping to be California’s next governor
		
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Edward Ring
CG: Ringside: Newsom’s Concessions to Oil Industry Will Not Save It - 
	
	
Sacramento Valley
'This is a calling': Maraskeshia Smith is appointed Sacramento's next city manager - 
	
	
San Francisco Bay
CG: Gary McCoy: A Reckless Advocate Unfit for San Francisco City Hall - SFC: S.F. proposal to cut red tape on city contracts passes in wake of fight over obscure advisory group
 - SFC: San Francisco’s first ‘equity’ weed store was an epic failure. City Hall insiders may still pocket millions
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South Bay
SJMN: San Jose city councilmember accused of defamation, abuse of power by political rival - 
	
	
Central Valley
FresBee: Fresno ranks among top 10 US cities where income is growing the fastest - 
	
	
Los Angeles County
LAT $: Almost no one is building new apartments in Los Angeles. Here’s why - 
	
	
San Diego County
		SDUT:  City Council balks at steep proposed water rate hikes, delays vote by a month
		
 - SDUT: As supervisors send finalists for county treasurer to public forum, Joel Anderson considers a 2026 campaign for the job
 - SDUT: Supervisors take final step to approve first-of-its-kind civilian oversight of jail healthcare providers
 
