AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTeen Social Media Settlement: California and 28 other states reached a $16.68B Meta deal over addictive practices aimed at children, with court approval needed; proposed changes include daily time limits, no notifications during school hours, blocks on nighttime use, bans on dangerous filters, and stronger protections for users under 13, with California slated for about $1.5B–$2.1B for mental-health prevention and remediation. Composting Confusion in Oakland: Oakland says “compostable” bag liners—even with BPI certification—should go in the trash because they often don’t break down in local facilities, raising concerns about microplastics and inconsistent city rules. Wildfire Health & Safety: A report highlights that many wildland firefighters still work unmasked in toxic smoke and ash, pointing to serious cancer risks and calls for respirator protection. Groundwater Governance: Calimesa considered rejoining the Yucaipa SGMA to regain a formal vote on subbasin policy, but tabled the move over cost and staffing demands. El Niño Watch: NOAA says El Niño is underway and could become very strong this fall, with potential impacts for California winter storms and power reliability.
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