AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWildfire tech in the sky: Gov. Gavin Newsom and CAL FIRE launched “FireSat,” a new set of wildfire-detection satellites meant to spot blazes faster and improve real-time situational awareness for firefighters. Air quality alert: Millions across several states, including California, faced unhealthy air from ground-level ozone plus wildfire smoke, with officials urging people to limit outdoor exertion and stay indoors if conditions worsen. Housing vs. CEQA: Newsom and AG Rob Bonta scored another court win against Huntington Beach in the state’s affordable housing fight, with a judge rejecting the city’s attempt to delay housing updates by invoking CEQA. Clean energy buildout: Porterville Unified School District is moving ahead with a solar-plus-battery microgrid and EV charging plan, supported by a U.S. EPA Clean School Bus grant. Coastal cleanup/renovation: LA’s La Brea Tar Pits closed for a major renovation expected to reopen around the 2028 Olympics. Water and pollution pressure: California released CalEnviroScreen 5.0 to identify pollution-burdened communities and preliminarily designate disadvantaged areas.
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