AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOcean Protection: California has established two new marine protected areas and expanded others as Gov. Gavin Newsom announces new ocean safeguards amid federal pressure to open waters to drilling. Flood Preparedness: A state audit found nearly a third of Central Valley levee agencies had inadequate maintenance, leaving about 250,000 people at risk as California prepares for a potentially severe El Niño. Climate & Coasts: Twenty years after its landmark climate law, California is off track to meet its targets; the state’s latest assessment warns that up to 75% of Southern California beaches could disappear. Wildfire & Insurance: The state’s insurer of last resort is raising rates by nearly 30% on average, adding to costs for homeowners facing growing wildfire threats.
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