Autonomous Trucks Clash: Teamsters California sued the state DMV in Alameda County over driverless heavy-duty truck rules, arguing the DMV skipped a required economic review and shortchanged public input on job and safety impacts. Public Safety & Crime: A bicyclist died after a crash on I-80 in Solano County when a pickup exiting an off-ramp hit the rider; in Oakland, two under-10 boys allegedly stole a car and crashed, leaving a woman walking her dog in critical condition. Courts & Elections: California’s Supreme Court will hear challenges tied to Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco’s ballot seizure actions, including questions about sheriffs’ authority over voted ballots. Housing & Cost of Living: San Diego County homeownership stayed out of reach for most households even as affordability held steady, with only 17% able to buy a median-priced home. Health Care & Rankings: Dignity Health earned 94 “High Performing” distinctions in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings, while California hospitals dominated the Honor Roll with six top-20 placements. Environment & Energy: Southern California air regulators heard Lineage Logistics cleanup plans after a Boyle Heights warehouse fire, and offshore wind developer RWE agreed to walk away from projects via a $1.22B deal with the Trump administration. Public Health Watch: Measles exposure warning was issued at Universal Studios Hollywood after a confirmed case. Tech & Data Privacy: A citizen audit alleges out-of-state agencies accessed Elk Grove license plate reader data, raising questions about compliance with California law.