Wildfire Response: The Volcano Fire in Murrieta (La Cresta) triggered mandatory evacuations and warnings, growing rapidly to 200 acres and 25% containment as crews worked to protect nearby homes. Fire Recovery Funding: California’s $2.5B fire relief fund released another $308M, with most going to Los Angeles for firefighting reimbursements, debris removal, restoration, and home hardening. Wildfire Tech in Space: CAL FIRE launched the first FireSat satellites from Vandenberg, starting a months-long calibration phase before data feeds to agencies to speed detection. Heat Safety: Cal/OSHA reminded employers to prevent heat illness as Southern California faces a heat advisory with temperatures near 100F. Public Records Fight: Californians still can’t see the Baby2Baby diaper contract or bid records two months after Newsom announced the deal, even as lawmakers consider longer response delays. Health Access Expansion: SAC Health bought a former Rite Aid building in Victorville to expand primary and specialty care for High Desert Medi-Cal patients. Road Safety: CHP says a loose metal bar pierced a pregnant twin mom’s windshield on the 15 Freeway in Temecula—authorities urged drivers to secure cargo. Courtroom Process: The California Supreme Court is set to decide whether electronic recordings can replace court reporters in civil cases, amid a major transcript shortage. Mental Health Diversion: Charges were dismissed against a doctor accused of driving a Tesla off a cliff to kill his family after he completed a mental health diversion program. Immigration Enforcement: Federal and local officials announced arrests tied to India-based transnational crime rings, including a Canada assassination in 2023. EV/Telecom Oversight: FCC and courts remain in focus as California pushes back on federal and state rules affecting communications and workplace speech.