Recycling Fight: A federal judge blocked California’s SB 343, saying limits on the “chasing arrows” recycling symbol likely violate the First Amendment, a setback for efforts to curb misleading recycling claims. Tech & Supply Chains: Apple shares slid after it warned component shortages could weigh on growth, underscoring how the AI chip race is straining global supply. Defense in the Desert: The U.S. Army says Next Generation Command and Control is “ready to scale,” while allied forces train in blistering Mojave exercises aimed at future warfare. Politics & Money: California Democrats backed a billionaire wealth tax ballot measure (Prop. 40) after a tense executive board vote, deepening rifts over how to respond to healthcare cuts. Public Safety: L.A. County lifeguards logged at least 1,950 ocean rescues over the weekend amid dangerous surf and warm water. Environment & Land: Save the Redwoods League transferred 125 acres to the Yurok Tribe, creating the “O Rew Redwoods Gateway” and protecting salmon habitat. Local Updates: Napa County launched a soft-plastics recycling pilot using yellow crates to reduce sorting “chaos.”