AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLuxury Real Estate: Denver-based KSL Capital Partners bought Dana Point’s Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel for an estimated $600 million, reflecting strong demand for California’s top-end resorts. Employer Rules: California business groups won a Ninth Circuit ruling blocking the state’s ban on mandatory workplace meetings, with the court finding the law raised free-speech concerns. Retail: 99 Ranch Market plans to close stores in Pleasanton and Chino, putting more than 100 jobs at risk. Wine Industry: As California’s wine slump deepens, some growers are betting on agave as an alternative crop. Public Spending: High-speed rail CEO Ian Choudri resigned amid scrutiny of rising costs and questioned travel spending, renewing concerns over oversight of the multibillion-dollar project. State Economy: California’s unemployment rate remains 5.1%, while voters weigh a proposed one-time billionaire tax and its potential effects on state revenue and investment.
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