AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoStreaming Deal: Netflix is signing licensing agreements with major U.S. publishers (including Penske Media, BuzzFeed Studios, Conde Nast, Hearst and People) to roll out short-form video for subscribers starting Aug. 3. Local Food & Business: Santa Cruz’s Hanloh is teaming with Golden Roots Kitchen for a limited Thai delivery/pickup run, while Pleasure Point Butcher is closing one location to open a new Carne concept in Live Oak. Housing Finance: San Rafael is weighing a federal Opportunity Zone push for its Canal neighborhood, aiming to attract investors to riskier housing and business projects. Public Records Fight: California still hasn’t released the Baby2Baby diaper contract tied to Newsom’s Golden State Diaper program, as lawmakers debate longer delays for public records requests. Tech & Privacy: California DMV is sending letters to thousands of drivers after “anomalies” in written tests, with potential license revocations looming. Workforce & Wages: A new push for a robotic workforce includes a bill proposal for a major federal minimum wage hike. Agriculture: Wolf-livestock conflict reduction gets $2M via CDFW’s program, funding rancher support and hazing efforts. Biotech/Jobs: Fresno State Foundation picks a new board chair amid governance scrutiny, while broader biotech investment news highlights ongoing manufacturing expansion.
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