AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWildfire Preparedness: California’s new “Zone 0” ember-resistant rules require high fire-risk homeowners to remove flammable plants and certain fences/gates around homes over the next five years, with implementation expected after state review and public comment. Water Stress: The Colorado River Basin’s states still can’t agree on cuts, so the federal government is moving toward a water marketplace concept that could let agencies trade supplies across the West; meanwhile, Southern California households face a proposed Golden State Water rate hike that could push bills up about 30% by 2030. Antitrust & Hollywood Jobs: Paramount and California officials are set for preliminary talks on a settlement path in the state’s lawsuit to block Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery deal, as the broader U.S.-Canada trade fight adds pressure to film and TV production planning. Children’s Privacy: The DOJ announced a $400 million settlement with TikTok/ByteDance over alleged Children’s Online Privacy Act violations, including a $300 million immediate payment. Fraud & Scams: California community colleges are tightening enrollment identity checks to curb “ghost students” and financial aid fraud, while BBB Scam Tracker continues to show ongoing online purchase scams and losses. Tech & Markets: Prediction markets keep surging, but Kalshi’s growth is colliding with fresh legal challenges over market integrity and regulation.
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