AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildfires: Santa Ana winds and extreme heat fueled fast-moving Southern California fires Friday, destroying homes near San Juan Capistrano and prompting evacuations around Orange County and Malibu. Nearly 70,000 Southern California Edison customers lost power in precautionary shutoffs as crews battled several blazes. Election Fight: The Justice Department sued California over about 20,000 people it labels “likely noncitizens” on voter rolls, seeking to block their mail ballots. In a new warning, federal officials said local election workers could face prosecution if they knowingly count those ballots; California officials dispute the federal claims. Electric Vehicles: California says nearly 12,000 residents have used its new rebate program to buy their first EVs. State figures show zero-emission vehicles made up 19.1% of new-car sales in the third quarter, compared with 6.4% nationwide. Wildfire Recovery: About 1,400 households affected by the 2025 Los Angeles fires are set to lose disaster case managers by month’s end amid a funding dispute between California and FEMA, adding strain for residents rebuilding their homes.
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