AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoElection Integrity: The California Supreme Court unanimously ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to return about 650,000 seized ballots, calling the seizure “unlawful” and reaffirming state control over election materials. State Policy: Gov. Newsom signed new laws aimed at preventing ballot seizures and election interference as the fight over voting security heats up ahead of November. Local Governance: Santa Monica backed an updated water plan that scales back its 99% local water goal and leans on conservation plus expanded recycling, with regional partnerships on the table. Public Safety & Mental Health: L.A. Mayor Karen Bass ordered a comprehensive LAPD policy review for how officers respond to people in mental health crises, citing inadequate training and recent shootings. LA Politics: A new poll shows Nithya Raman leading Karen Bass in the mayor’s race, with a large undecided bloc adding pressure for sharper campaigning. Courts & Immigration: A federal judge is set to hear arguments in a Pasadena case seeking limits on immigration stops without individualized suspicion. Tech & AI: California lawmakers move forward on AI-related rules, including disclosures for synthetic political ads.
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