AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHousing Ballot Push: Eastern Bank exec chair Bob Rivers rallied business leaders for a November ballot effort that would require most California communities to allow more single-family homes on small lots, aiming to ease the worker-housing crunch. Hospice Fraud Fallout: KFF Health News reports that allegations of hospice fraud in California are damaging the industry’s reputation, raising fears patients may avoid care and regulators could overcorrect. Work-from-Home Fees: Bay Area renters are outraged after a Walnut Creek listing added a $200 monthly “work-from-home” fee on top of $3,250 rent—an example of landlords testing new ways to charge for remote work. Local Government Leadership: Riverside City Council appointed Thomas R. Hatch as interim city manager to stabilize operations while a permanent hire is sought. Air Quality Fight: CARB approved revisions to California’s 2026 air plan without forcing farmers to replace older tractors, though the debate isn’t over. AI Infrastructure Push: Renesas unveiled DDR5 MRDIMM solutions for faster AI server memory, while QCI says its Jarvis AI system is coordinating internal work and cutting ticket resolution times. East LA Oil Spill Cleanup: Los Angeles County supervisors ordered continued outreach and updates as remediation and testing continue after the May East LA spill. Disneyland Prices: Disneyland quietly raised prices at more than 800 food and beverage items across the resort.
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