AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoGlobal Productivity Gap: A new JAMA Ophthalmology analysis puts California-relevant stakes on eye care: 437M people worldwide had vision impairment in 2019, nearly double since 1990, with an estimated $411B hit to global productivity—yet basic glasses and eye care remain underfunded. Housing Costs & Fees: Bay Area renters are fuming after a viral “work-from-home fee” add-on on a Walnut Creek rental listing, a reminder that landlords are testing new ways to pass costs through. Courts & Access: The Inland Empire is getting a boost: $44M in the 2026-27 budget will fund 13 new superior court judgeships, aiming to cut caseload backlogs in fast-growing counties like San Bernardino and Riverside. Clean Energy & Data Centers: California’s AI buildout keeps colliding with water and power realities—new reporting highlights how data centers are driving community concerns over energy costs and water use. Privacy & Online Tracking: A wave of CIPA-based lawsuits targets website tracking and “dark pattern” consent practices, putting California businesses on notice as courts weigh consent and tracking claims. Local Business Growth: Sargento Foods agreed to buy La Terra Fina, a California dip maker, signaling continued consolidation in packaged foods.
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