AGP Executive Report

Artemis Moon Test: NASA named Santa Monica–raised astronaut Randy Bresnik to lead the 2027 Artemis III test mission, a key step toward returning humans to the moon. Homelessness Update (SF): San Francisco reported record-low street encampments and RVs in its latest count, with the mayor pointing to faster help through the city’s RESET center. Crime (Oakland): An Oakland man was arrested after Alameda County vehicle thefts from a garage, with four cars recovered via license plate reader tracking. Domestic Violence (Rams): Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence after police responded to a dispute at his home; the case heads to the district attorney. World Cup Labor (SoFi): Stadium workers near Los Angeles reached a tentative deal, averting a strike ahead of the U.S. opener, while preserving a right to walk off the job if immigration enforcement threatens safety. Elections & Trust: Nick Reiner asked a Los Angeles court to access about $1.5 million from a trust to fund his defense in the case involving his parents’ deaths. Earthquake (Inland Empire): A 3.4-magnitude quake struck near Redlands with no reported damage. Public Safety (Mammoth Lakes): Police say an “extremely rare” bear attack injured a couple while they tried to protect their dogs; the bear was euthanized.

LA Mayoral Race: Nithya Raman surged past Spencer Pratt in late-counted ballots, setting up a November runoff against Mayor Karen Bass after Pratt was eliminated from the top-two spot. Election Integrity Clash: California faced fresh federal scrutiny as DOJ officials and Trump allies argued the state is too slow and too permissive with voter-roll access, while state Democrats say the system is built for verification and accuracy. Voter Roll Audit Fight: Federal prosecutors accused California of blocking a voter roll audit, pointing to how some first-time voters can register with non-traditional ID types. LAX Travel Headline: KTLA reports airlines are canceling or suspending some routes out of LAX as jet fuel prices spike. New Nonstop Route: Royal Air Maroc launched the first direct Casablanca–Los Angeles flight, three times weekly. Sports: The Angels fell to the Astros 5-4 in 10 innings; the Kings hired Peter Laviolette as head coach. Public Safety/Health: A rural-hospital warning highlights closures risk across California, while a separate brief notes a hot-oil attack left a McDonald’s worker in ICU.

Los Angeles Mayoral Race: Nithya Raman surged into second place, edging past Spencer Pratt by about 3,000 votes with roughly 80% of ballots counted, setting up a volatile runoff fight against Mayor Karen Bass. Election Integrity Backlash: Trump and allies renewed “rigged election” claims as California’s slow ballot processing dragged on, while officials pointed to structural reasons for delays. California Immigration Health Fight: Advocates launched a statewide push to stop proposed cuts to immigrant Medi-Cal coverage as the Legislature nears budget deadlines. Homefront Tragedy: LAPD is investigating a Canoga Park double homicide-suicide where a father and his twin 10-year-old sons were found dead. Bay Area Retail & Design: SleePare opened a San Francisco showroom for side-by-side mattress testing, while Kabin debuted privacy pods at SF Design Week. World Cup Logistics: Santa Clara outlined match-day road closures for Levi’s Stadium, and LA-area FIFA pop-up merch stores opened ahead of kickoff. Consumer/Business: Select Portfolio Servicing agreed to a $4.6M settlement with California over pandemic-era foreclosure prevention violations. Arts & Culture: Indie film “Road to Everywhere” launches in theaters June 17 with a Los Angeles premiere event featuring Robert Mirabal and live music.

Election Integrity Fight: California’s voter-roll audit showdown is heating up after Attorney Bill Essayli alleged the state is blocking a federal review, while critics point to California’s ID rules for first-time voters. LA Mayoral Race: Nithya Raman surged into the second spot in Los Angeles’ mayoral primary, tightening the path to a November runoff as Spencer Pratt slips. Public Safety & Crime: Los Angeles police are investigating a Canoga Park shooting that left two children and an adult dead, with officials treating it as a possible murder-suicide. Housing & Consumer Protection: California AG Rob Bonta secured a $4.6M settlement from mortgage servicer Select Portfolio Servicing over pandemic-era foreclosure and servicing violations. Sports Spotlight: Nelly Korda won the U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera with a dramatic final putt, while the Giants edged the Cubs 2-1 in extra innings. UCLA Cost Pressure: UCLA lecturers say pay still isn’t enough to make ends meet, reigniting debate over contract-based staffing. World Cup Prep: SoFi Stadium is preparing for the FIFA World Cup amid labor and security concerns, including a potential strike by stadium hospitality workers.

California Elections: With about 75% of votes counted, California’s slow primary tally is tightening the race for governor and Los Angeles mayor, stoking fresh fraud worries as Spencer Pratt’s lead over Nithya Raman shrinks to about 1% and Steve Hilton’s edge over Tom Steyer narrows. Democracy Poll: A UC Berkeley IGS poll finds 92% of likely voters say protecting democracy and voting rights should be top priority, while many remain uneasy about federal interference. Legal/Policy: A federal probe into California election practices is underway, and critics are pointing to the state’s mail-heavy system as the reason results take days. Health & Environment: A new analysis says PFAS “forever chemicals” may contaminate about half of California’s water, raising long-term health concerns. Public Safety: A preliminary 3.6 quake hit near Alamo; no major damage reported. Business/Travel: Delta launched a new nonstop LAX–Hong Kong route. Sports: Golden State Valkyries signed center Nadia Fingall.

Violent Crime: A suspect tied to a deadly Pico Rivera shooting was arrested by Riverside County deputies, with LASD saying the act wasn’t random and no threat to the community was found. Pride & Community: San Francisco unveiled its iconic Pink Triangle on Twin Peaks with hundreds of volunteers and Pride leaders marking the start of Pride Month. Sports (L.A.): The Dodgers crushed the Angels 9-2 as Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages powered a nine-run first inning, while MLB also saw Cubs beat Giants in 10 innings. Golf (Pacific Palisades): Nelly Korda surged with three straight birdies to share the U.S. Women’s Open lead with Sei Young Kim heading into Sunday. Public Health: California detected measles in wastewater testing, as confirmed cases rise across multiple counties. Environment/Ag: California warned that an invasive vineyard pest was found on Costco grapevines, urging buyers not to plant affected stock. Wildfire: The Macy Fire near the L.A.-Kern line burned nearly 1,200 acres and was reported 71% contained. Elections (L.A. mayor): Spencer Pratt again questioned how votes are counted as late mail ballots narrowed his gap with Nithya Raman.

California Elections: Xavier Becerra has been projected to advance to November in the governor’s race, while the second spot remains a nail-biter as ballot counting drags on; in Los Angeles mayoral returns, Nithya Raman is closing in on Spencer Pratt, with Karen Bass already projected to move on. Federal Scrutiny: U.S. prosecutors have launched election-fraud probes tied to concerns over California’s slow vote count, even as experts say the process is built to prevent errors. Campaign Ads in Court: Kars4Kids can keep running its jingle ads in California while its appeal continues after an appeals court paused a ban. Public Safety & Health: Budget cuts could threaten California’s online addiction-treatment finder, and Los Angeles police issued a Silver Alert for missing 74-year-old Gail Sanders. Sports & Local Life: Nelly Korda surged at the US Women’s Open at Riviera; SoFi Stadium workers voted to authorize a strike ahead of World Cup matches in Los Angeles. Crime: Los Angeles police are investigating the stabbing death of actor James Handy, with a suspect in custody.

Election Integrity & Federal Scrutiny: DOJ officials say multiple election-fraud investigations are underway in California as Trump attacks the state’s slow vote count; prosecutors also point to “structural vulnerabilities” in universal vote-by-mail and a voter-roll audit tied up in court. Governor’s Race: Xavier Becerra has advanced to the November general election, with Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer still in the mix as ballots continue to be counted. Local Politics & Housing Costs: San Francisco is moving to require clearer landlord fee disclosures to prevent renters from getting hit with surprise charges, as rents keep climbing. Pride Month in SF: Mayor Daniel Lurie’s Pride kickoff at City Hall was briefly drowned out by protesters upset over proposed budget cuts to LGBTQ+ HIV/AIDS programs. SF Energy Funding Fight: San Francisco sued the Department of Energy over new grant conditions tied to emissions standards that could cost the city over $130,000 in clean-energy funding. Violence & Public Safety: A graduation event in Fairfield ended in tragedy after a shooting left one teen dead and three others injured. Sports: Dodgers beat the Angels 1-0 on Freddie Freeman’s walk-off homer; at Riviera, Alison Lee and Ruoning Yin share the U.S. Women’s Open lead.

Election Count Crunch: Californians are still waiting on June 2 primary results as ballots keep getting processed; Gov. Gavin Newsom faces fresh pressure from GOP candidate Steve Hilton to speed things up with an “Emergency Election Support Corps,” while LA mayoral and governor races remain too close to call. Courts & Consumer Impact: Kars4Kids’ “earworm” commercials can stay on California air during an appeals fight after a judge found the ads misleading about where donations go. Public Safety: A shooting after a Fairfield high school graduation left an 18-year-old dead and three others injured, including an 11-year-old, as police continue searching for the gunman. Housing & Health: San Francisco city attorneys sued a Tenderloin landlord accused of letting tenants live in a fire-damaged building for months without heat or power. Business & Travel: Air India opened a new premium lounge at SFO, and Los Angeles Limo Car is pitching fixed-rate, flight-tracked black-car service at major SoCal airports. Wildfire Planning: State and federal leaders released a draft plan to thin more land and cut ignitions faster, even as wildfire prevention funding faces major cuts.

Delivery Safety Probe: CBS News California found food delivery drivers using rented or stolen app accounts to bypass background checks, raising new questions for lawmakers about whether the “checked” person is actually the one at your door. Violent Crime in LA: Actor James Handy, 81, was fatally stabbed in Tarzana; police say his girlfriend’s son, Michael Gledhill, called 911 and was arrested on suspicion of murder. School Violence: Fairfield police report a shooting after a high school graduation left 1 teen dead and 3 others wounded, including an 11-year-old. Elections Still Dragging: As California’s primary vote count continues, Trump again alleges “cheating” over delays while officials defend the slow process; early numbers show governor and LA mayor races tightening. Tech & Security: Federal prosecutors charged a California tech executive in a long-running scheme to supply U.S. networking and encryption gear to Iran. Public Safety Funding: San Francisco voters approved a $535M earthquake bond and lifetime mayor/supervisor term limits, rejecting competing tax measures. Sports: The Golden State Valkyries fell to the Las Vegas Aces’ opponent in WNBA action, while California’s primaries and playoffs kept fans glued.

Wildlife Safety: Three mule deer became the first animals to use California’s new wildlife crossing in Siskiyou County, part of a larger effort to cut deadly vehicle collisions on State Route 97. Election Integrity Fight: President Trump again claimed, without evidence, that California Democrats are “stealing” the governor and Los Angeles mayor primaries, as vote counting drags on and hundreds of thousands of LA County ballots remain uncounted. Close Governor Race: With results still shifting, Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra are leading the jungle primary, while Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco appears headed for elimination. Housing & Civil Rights: California AG Bonta and state agencies issued a legal alert reaffirming protections for group homes for people with disabilities, warning local governments not to use a narrow federal ruling to restrict them. Agriculture Regulation: California released a roadmap aimed at smarter, streamlined regulation for farmers and ranchers while protecting food safety and clean water. Organized Retail Theft: State grants continue to show results, with agencies reporting thousands of arrests and millions in recovered stolen goods. Tech & Health: Google’s “Debug” plan seeks to release up to 64 million sterilized male mosquitoes to fight dengue, while Anja Health named stem cell banking veteran Jan Chen as CEO.

California Governor Primary: With votes still being counted after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s term limits, Republican Steve Hilton leads the crowded field, with Democrat Xavier Becerra and billionaire Tom Steyer close behind—leaving the top-two spots for November still in play. Los Angeles Mayoral Race: Incumbent Karen Bass is projected to advance, while Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman fight for the other runoff slot as counting continues. Election Process: Multiple reports highlight how California’s mail-heavy system can stretch results for days, with millions of ballots still uncounted. Group Homes Protections: AG Rob Bonta and the Newsom administration issued a legal alert reaffirming California’s anti-discrimination rules for group homes, warning local governments not to use a federal ruling to tighten zoning. Data Center Backlash: Monterey Park voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure to permanently ban data centers citywide. Violence After Graduation: A shooting after a high school graduation in Fairfield left 1 dead and 3 injured, with an active investigation underway. Water Innovation: OceanWell says deep-ocean desalination tests off Malibu could cut energy use and expand fresh-water supply for Southern California.

Hostage Crisis Ends in Bakersfield: FBI shot and killed a man who barricaded himself inside a Chase Bank during a bomb-threat standoff, ending about 15 hours of negotiations; all hostages were found unharmed and released. California Elections Drag On: Officials say vote counting and certification can take days or weeks, with early primary returns still shaping who advances under the state’s top-two system. Governor Race Tightens: Early results showed Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton battling for November spots, with other candidates still waiting on remaining ballots. LA Tech Expansion: Serve Robotics is expanding beyond food delivery into laundry delivery via a pilot partnership in Los Angeles neighborhoods. Public Safety & Crime: A man was arrested at Sacramento International Airport after attempting to board a plane with a homemade explosive device and other prohibited items. Sports & Culture: Comedian Marcello Hernández will host the 2026 ESPYS live from New York. Wildlife Update: San Diego Humane Society returned an orphaned long-tailed weasel to the wild after rehabilitation.

Election Update: California’s governor and Los Angeles mayor primaries are still too close to call, with early returns putting Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer at the top while officials warn results could take days as ballots are verified and counted. Congress Watch: Democrats’ redrawn U.S. House map gets its first real test as multiple districts move to the general election, including Sandra Van Scotter (20th), Jeff Belle (52nd) and Robb Tucker (3rd), with more GOP and Democratic advances rolling in across the state. Budget & Health Care: Gov. Gavin Newsom says California has erased its projected deficit for the next two years thanks to Silicon Valley AI-linked tax revenue, but the plan faces backlash over Trump-era health care cuts and a reported $1.3 billion Medicaid payment hold that could hit coverage and county services. Public Safety: Police responded to a hostage situation at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield after a bomb threat, with reports of a suspect barricaded inside. Tech & Housing Ops: UpKeep launched an AI-native platform aimed at coordinating residential property maintenance between managers, tenants and local service providers.

California Primary Day: Voters head to the polls in a high-stakes June 2 top-two primary for governor and Los Angeles mayor, with results that could take days and even weeks as ballots are processed and counted. LA Mayoral Race: Residents in Westchester say homelessness is the top issue, and the final days show a tight three-way fight among Karen Bass, Nithya Raman, and Spencer Pratt, with prediction markets still leaning Bass. Election Integrity: Multiple reports highlight last-minute voting disruptions in Los Angeles, including burned ballots and vandalized vote centers, as officials investigate. Public Safety: San Francisco identified a critically injured officer and the suspect in a Bayview-area shootout, while LAPD said it has found no prior trouble history in an apparent North Hills murder-suicide. Markets & Crime: A federal jury convicted Citron Research founder Andrew Left in a $21 million stock manipulation scheme. Environment & Weather: Early El Niño signals are emerging, with experts warning of a potentially strong pattern that could affect California monsoons and broader weather. Business & Courts: California seafood businesses tied to Dudley Market were fined over commercial fishing violations, and a former Wells Fargo employee from Union City was sentenced for $800K embezzlement.

Sports Business: Stephen Curry is staying global with a new long-term shoe and apparel deal with Chinese brand Li-Ning, after leaving Under Armour last year. NFL Shakeup: The Cleveland Browns traded two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams for Jared Verse plus multiple draft picks, a move that instantly reshapes LA’s Super Bowl push. MLB Bay Area: The Giants placed reliever Joel Peguero on the 60-day injured list with a left hamstring strain and made roster moves with Wilkin Ramos and Buddy Kennedy. California Politics: With California’s primary Tuesday, late ballots and low turnout are keeping results unsettled as Democrats and Republicans fight for governor and key races. Public Safety: An AMBER Alert for a Carson City 5-year-old was canceled after investigators found the child and suspect in Southern California. Health & Tech: The FDA accepted Genentech’s giredestrant for priority review in early-stage ER-positive breast cancer, while an opinion piece warns AI trust is hardening into volatility.