AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoWildlife & Health: Jackie, Big Bear’s bald eagle livestream star, died after weeks of intensive care at the Ojai Raptor Center following a fight and severe anemia, prompting worldwide tributes and renewed attention to wildlife rescue capacity. Pesticides: California moved to phase out paraquat-dichloride after manufacturers voluntarily canceled state registrations, citing potential thyroid and birth-defect risks and harms to birds and other species. Wildfire Resilience: Sen. Melissa Hurtado led 32 legislators urging Gov. Newsom to restore wage parity for sheep and goat herders so prescribed grazing can stay affordable for wildfire prevention. Water & Courts: A federal appeals court signaled it may block a lobster-industry defamation suit against Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch, raising First Amendment concerns. Air & Public Health: A report on Otay Mesa Detention Center flagged medical and tuberculosis reporting failures, including delayed coordination with county public health. Energy & Climate Tech: NASA outlined plans for a Moon base near the south pole with 20+ robotic landings through 2029, setting up future science and human operations.
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