AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoStorm Rachel: Southern California is bracing for flooding and destructive surf, with Newport Beach closing beaches and piers, Long Beach marking damaged buildings unsafe and San Diego clearing flood channels. Public Safety: A 72-year-old Fresno man who shot an off-duty ICE agent after an alleged assault on him and his daughter faces no charges; the agent faces felony assault charges. Redwood Heat Stress: A UC Davis study finds coast redwoods slow photosynthesis during extreme heat, raising concern for forests and the wildlife they support. Ports and Trade: Holiday imports helped push cargo at the Port of Los Angeles to record levels as businesses stocked up amid tariff uncertainty. State Politics: Gov. Gavin Newsom backs a measure to prohibit wealth taxes, as a proposed billionaire tax fuels debate ahead of the ballot. Public Spending: Caltrans’ nearly $100 million purchase of Rivian vehicles is drawing scrutiny over the deal’s cost and procurement process.
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