AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAgriculture: California’s wine slump is prompting farmers to bet on agave, which needs less water than grapes. One San Joaquin Valley grower has planted 550 acres, but limited local distilling capacity makes the move risky. AI Investment: Emeryville-based Oxide Computer raised $445 million in a Series D after reaching profitability, citing strong demand for its data-center systems and plans to expand manufacturing. Wildfire Claims: Hedge funds are stepping up purchases of claims tied to the Los Angeles fires. California’s rule giving utilities first refusal has not stopped the trades, while efforts to curb them have stalled. Business Rules: California’s new commercial-financing framework extends licensing requirements to small-business lenders; sales tax on SaaS and some digital products is set to begin in 2027. Public Spending: The high-speed rail project faces rising costs and delays, while a key vote stripped its CEO of contracting authority amid a spending scandal.
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