AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorkplace Changes: California has expanded sex-discrimination protections and bereavement leave to cover people outside an employee’s immediate family, with both changes taking effect in 2027. Employers must add anti-hate-speech guidance to harassment training by 2028. LGBTQ+ Students: Sonoma Valley High students are planning a walkout over a Pride-flag policy vote, as students and advocates push back against flag removals in California schools. Cultural Landmarks: Santa Monica’s Mel’s Drive-In may give way to apartments, but preservationists are seeking historic status for the Googie-style building at Route 66’s western end. Arts: At 80, artist Lita Albuquerque has two new shows opening in Palm Springs and Joshua Tree, following the loss of her Malibu home and studio in the 2018 Woolsey fire. California Life: “Smallville” actor Tom Welling has traded Los Angeles for a Northern California ranch, where he raises his family and works in horse breeding. Performing Arts: Colburn School plans to open its Frank Gehry-designed concert hall in 2027.
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