AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoVoter ID Fight: A Sacramento judge rejected a challenge to how California AG Rob Bonta’s office summarized a strict November voter ID measure, saying the wording matches the measure’s effects—while backers also took a second loss after a judge flagged their “make voting easier” description as potentially misleading. EV Rebates: Gov. Newsom says $3,500 instant rebates are now available for first-time buyers of new EVs (and $1,750 for certain used EVs), with Tesla, Hyundai and Lucid already participating. Grid Upgrade: California’s battery storage capacity has topped 21,000 megawatts, a major leap from under 700 MW in 2019, as batteries keep the grid steadier alongside renewables. Wildfire Aftermath: Investigators say the Gann Fire in Calaveras County appears sparked by chainsaw sparks; a 65-year-old man was arrested and a body was found in a burned home. Privacy Watch: CalPrivacy launched its first formal privacy audit, targeting gig platforms’ compliance with CCPA access and control rights for workers and consumers. School Tech: LAUSD is rolling out strict screen-time limits starting next year, with no screen time until second grade and tight caps for later grades. Local Help: LA County and partners are streamlining access to aging and disability support through a new Aging and Disability Resource Connection.
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