AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEl Niño & coastal flooding: Scientists warn a “Kelvin wave” tied to a rare Super El Niño could raise sea levels and intensify flooding risk along California’s coast, with experts urging residents to prepare for rough winter conditions. Wildlife & public health: Los Angeles County hit a record 69 rabid bat detections, prompting health officials to urge people to avoid contact with bats and protect pets. Wildlife conflict: A 500-pound bear has been found living under crawl spaces in Altadena homes, with officials saying there’s no immediate euthanasia risk because the animal hasn’t shown aggression. Wildfire smoke & land management: Berkeley crews responded to a vegetation fire and issued an air quality alert; in Siskiyou County, CAL FIRE and Fish and Wildlife plan a prescribed burn at Big Springs Ranch Wildlife Area. Water & climate impacts: Coverage highlights how El Niño-driven storms could bring heavy rain and inland flooding, while coastal erosion risks grow. Policy & environment: California’s high-speed rail reform bills largely failed, and state lawmakers advanced measures affecting disaster recovery and environmental rules. Community conservation: A Santa Barbara art show will benefit the California Rangeland Trust, protecting hundreds of thousands of acres as working landscapes.
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