AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFresno County Road Tax Fight: Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law forcing Fresno County’s “Better Roads, Safe Streets” half-cent sales tax onto the November ballot, escalating a clash over local control and election rules. Wildfire Liability Debate: A long-awaited investigation into the 2025 Eaton Fire points to an electrical arc from a Southern California Edison transmission tower, just as state leaders weigh limits on utility liability. Housing & CEQA: A CalMatters op-ed urges voters to back a CEQA overhaul for essential projects, arguing the current approval process delays affordable housing and drives up costs. AG vs. Netflix-Linked Suit: California Attorney General Rob Bonta faces calls for an investigation over alleged “favor factory” claims tied to a Netflix-linked donation trail in a Paramount-Warner Bros. merger case. Energy Storage Milestone: California reported surpassing 21,000 megawatts of battery resources supporting the grid, highlighting the state’s push toward cleaner power. Water Crisis Watch: Lake Mead hit a historic low, underscoring pressure on the Colorado River system.
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