AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEntertainment & Media: Disney used D23 in California to unveil major casting for Marvel’s next “X-Men” film, plus first looks at “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Star Wars: Starfighter,” signaling a heavy 2027–2028 slate. Public Finance & Museums: California closed a $236M revenue bond for the La Brea Tar Pits Reimagine Project, aiming to modernize the George C. Page Museum and reopen in 2028. Insurance & Housing Costs: The California FAIR Plan is raising rates again, and coverage gaps are still a major pain point for homeowners. Energy & Grid: California is moving forward with large grid and storage investments, including a new battery storage facility tied to powering hundreds of thousands of homes. Autonomous Trucks & Labor: Big Labor is challenging California’s expanded rules for driverless heavy-duty trucks, arguing the rollout doesn’t go far enough for workers. Local Development Pressure: San Jose residents are pushing for a data center moratorium as the city drafts new review standards. Consumer Fraud Watch: A BBB Scam Tracker roundup shows multiple California-area scam reports and highlights ongoing fraud losses nationwide. Sports Betting Markets: Kalshi and other prediction-market promos keep expanding in California, even as lawsuits and scrutiny follow the sector.
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