AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEndangered Species Act Fight: Conservation groups sued after the Trump administration rolled back the ESA definition of “harm,” arguing it weakens protections for imperiled fish, birds, and wildlife. Wildlife & Water: A proposed gold mine at Hot Creek in eastern California’s Eastern Sierra is drawing renewed scrutiny from anglers and a grassroots group fighting the project. Stormwater Costs: San Bernardino County says updated MS4 stormwater rules could cost about $11 billion over 20 years, threatening budgets, housing prices, and public safety. Heat & Power Safety: California strengthened rules limiting when utilities can cut power during dangerous heat waves. Local Governance: San Francisco’s mayor is calling for tighter self-driving cab regulations after Fourth of July chaos tied to breakdowns and gridlock. Public Health: CDC and FDA traced a Taco Bell cyclospora outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce from a California supplier, Taylor Farms in Salinas.
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