AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI Oversight Push: Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new executive order to speed up California’s AI safety work, including third-party safety checks, risk reporting, and a review of an “AI kill switch” for frontier models. Energy & Air Quality: Another battery fire broke out at Moss Landing, prompting shelter-in-place guidance as crews dealt with units that remained charged. Water Infrastructure: The state began routine spillway cleaning at Oroville Dam ahead of inspections scheduled for mid-October. Diesel Shock: Record diesel prices are squeezing California trucking, with AAA reporting statewide averages near $8.39 a gallon. Wildlife & Migration: Fall migration is underway, with tips for helping birds navigate and warnings about threats like light pollution and habitat loss. Coastal Cleanup: California’s Coastal Cleanup Day is set for Sept. 19, calling on volunteers to stop trash before it reaches the ocean. Local Surveillance Policy: Sonoma City Council heard limits on sharing Flock surveillance footage across the state.
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