AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedical Board Fight: A federal judge barred California from disciplining three doctors over COVID-19 advice shared with patients, issuing a preliminary injunction in Kory v. Bonta that blocks Bonta and the Medical Board from investigating or threatening licenses tied to those opinions. Social Media Accountability: Meta faces a new “big tobacco moment” in court as California prosecutors seek to show Facebook and Instagram were designed to be addictive for children in a multi-state trial. Privacy vs. Policing: Monterey Park residents pressed police over Flock license-plate cameras, with officials saying the system isn’t continuous recording and that access is limited, while critics warn about privacy and potential misuse. Wildfire Utility Liability: A judge tentatively denied Edison’s bid to avoid automatic utility-liability claims tied to the 2025 Eaton Fire, setting up a potential trial next year. State Politics on Ballots: California voters will decide in November whether Prop 5 changes recall elections by removing the replacement-candidate vote from the recall ballot. Housing/Local Governance: Coverage highlights that Newsom’s housing targets are unmet in most cities, underscoring execution gaps between state goals and local delivery.
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