AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBottle Recycling Push: Gov. Newsom signed Sen. Catherine Blakespear’s SB 955 to expand California’s bottle-and-can return options and eliminate “dead zones,” aiming for 100% deposit return capacity statewide. CEQA Fight: Blakespear criticized Newsom’s veto of her SB 954, arguing sweeping CEQA exemptions for advanced manufacturing need guardrails to protect communities after the GKN Aerospace near-disaster. Coastal Cleanup: Tens of thousands of volunteers joined California Coastal Cleanup Day at 700+ sites statewide ahead of El Niño storm impacts. Wildfire Resilience: LA County unveiled a redesigned Eaton Canyon Nature Center with curved, ember-diverting walls, fire-resistant materials, sprinklers, and on-site water tanks after prior wildfire losses. Battery Storage Safety: A flare-up at the Moss Landing battery plant prompted a shelter-in-place order, renewing concerns about repeated failures at energy storage facilities. Wildlife & Habitat: California awarded $44M for 15 conservation projects, including tribal stewardship and habitat protection for oak woodlands, wetlands, and wildlife. Data Center Backlash: LA County placed a temporary ban on new hyperscale data centers in unincorporated areas while a permanent ordinance is drafted. AI Legal Pressure: A lawsuit filed in federal court alleges major AI firms colluded to slow progress, raising new scrutiny for tech competition and safety.
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