jon@flashreport.org. RT ≠ agreement. Publisher of the FlashReport Website in CA Politics since 2005. I write a lot on CA at sodoesitmatter.com
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BREAKING: Leaked audio reveals Los Angeles teachers union boss calling @realSonjaShaw "a real threat" to their socialist agenda.
She said the union needs to "prevent this MAGA lady from being in charge of public education."
"That would cause a huge problem for us."
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A growing part of the right says young people are delaying marriage because they can’t afford to buy a house and establish financial security first.
Yes, housing really is too expensive. But history tells a different story.
Most young Boomer newlyweds were renters. Today's newlyweds are more likely to own at the same point.
Yet far fewer young people marry by the same age.
For generations, marriage was part of how ordinary people built a life. Now we increasingly treat marriage as proof you've already built one.
Data/analysis: @swinshi
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Fleischman NRO’s Radio Free California, Gavin Newsom Seeks To “Cancel” John C. Fremont, And More!
With the election season in high gear, our Saturday reading links will be a lot more brief until the second Saturday in November. Not enough bandwidth. Will do the best we can!
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Jon Fleischman retweeted
Karen Bass loves illegal immigrants, and spends millions on freebies for them as Los Angeles mayor, yet she has a problem with foreign born Steve Hilton.
LA mayor Karen Bass makes xenophobic comment about CA gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton. trib.al/NEWGqh0
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Jon Fleischman retweeted
#BREAKING Huntington Beach Police are attempted to break up a large gathering of juveniles, a group of atleast approximately 200-300. Atleast 1 person was transported to an area hospital.
@incidnt_tracker is on scene
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Jon Fleischman retweeted
The competition between the LAX People Mover and the OC Streetcar is intensifying. Which will be delayed longer? Both are now scheduled for 2027, many years late.
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Does this mean that the City of Fremont will have to be renamed as well? And how about Fremont Street in Downtown SF?
Newsom administration proposes removing explorer John C. Frémont’s name from state park, citing his violence against Native Americans. Park on prominent peak in San Benito County would be called “tooyohtak,” an Ohlone word instead. mercurynews.com/2026/09/24/n…
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Jon Fleischman retweeted
There are several CA reporters who are starting to challenge how the Dems run the state. There are endless opportunities here to investigate corruption, fraud, & efficiency that have largely been ignored because "that's just the way it is". Kudos to @juliewattsTV
Have you heard of California's "prison-to-college pipeline"? It is state-funded. But the state can't tell us who's enrolled, how they're doing, or whether any of it's working. (Link in comments)
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Jon Fleischman retweeted
Former US Controller General Dave Walker estimates that the TRUE national debt will reach $146 TRILLION this fiscal year.
That number includes unfunded Social Security and Medicare liabilities as well as federal employee pension and healthcare obligations.
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Usually rare to see the eye of a hurricane on radar from Hawaii, but 3rd time this year
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Of course he does.
Newsom Uses CA DUI Victims To Raise Presidential Profile: onlaca.com/newsom-uses-ca-du…
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Let me be CLEAR: Voting against Measure RTM is not saying no to transit; it’s saying no to irresponsible leadership and the new tax burdens BART and other transit agencies want to place on those who can least afford it.
Voting against Measure RTM sales tax increase is not rejecting transit; it’s demanding prudent fiscal management. eastbaytimes.com/2026/09/25/…
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Prop. 39’s New Ad Has A Message For Democrats: You Can Hate Trump And Still Back Voter ID
The voter ID campaign is trying to separate a popular idea from the politician most closely associated with it. It’s okay to disapprove or even dislike Trump, but still be for a secure election.
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Prop. 39’s New Ad Has A Message For Democrats: You Can Hate Trump And Still Back Voter ID
The voter ID campaign is trying to separate a popular idea from the politician most closely associated with it. It’s okay to disapprove or even dislike Trump, but still be for a secure election.
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Let’s all be nice to Joel. He has his flaws (see below) but really it quite a nice guy once you get to know him.
Wherever I go, I'm a @Cubs fan (as PCA was, growing up in LA). A bright, sunny day; a green Wrigley in early autumn; a left fielder who tosses beer money to the fans; a son making his mother proud; a team clinching the postseason; a hilarious celebration; there's nothing like it.
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It is Friday. That means it is time for…
Who Had The Worst Week In California Politics For The Week Ending 9/25: The Special Mayoral Edition
Every Week, We Look Across The California Political Landscape To Answer One Simple Question: Who Had The Worst Week In California Politics?
Check it out right now!
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