AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFood Safety & Consumer Impact: Federal health officials traced a cyclospora outbreak tied to Taco Bell to shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico, with FDA traceback pointing to California-based Taylor Farms in Salinas; Taco Bell says it’s pulling the ingredient nationwide and replacing it in select states. Water Security: Southern California water agencies approved a deal to keep enough Colorado River water in Lake Mead to serve about 600,000 homes, with Metropolitan Water District paying up to $65M to leave water in the reservoir through year-end. Wildfire Rebuilding & Lending: A Pasadena assemblymember is spotlighting wildfire-survivor mortgage rules after Gov. Newsom warned lenders not to delay access to insurance proceeds, citing state laws meant to speed payouts and protect borrowers during rebuilding. Tech, IP & Jobs: Apple’s OpenAI trade-secret fight is widening, with preservation letters sent to about 40 former Apple employees now at OpenAI. EV Policy: California announced a $3,500 instant rebate for first-time EV buyers after the federal credit ended, with commitments from 13 automakers. Entertainment & Business Moves: Marvel will relocate its publishing operation from New York to Burbank, aligning comics with Disney’s California entertainment footprint. Local Politics: Pasadena Unified school board candidates are pulling nomination papers for the Nov. 3 election.
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