Meagan Ann Dixon pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter in the death of her 11‑year‑old son; sentencing is set for July 17 in Sutter County. The plea follows earlier animal‑cruelty pleas.

CHLA and UCLA were awarded up to $17.25M to form IMPACT‑LA, a West Coast site in ARIA’s international autism trials network that aims to speed therapies and build inclusive datasets.

Prospect Street Capital broke ground on a new medical‑office campus near Summerlin Hospital. The first phase is largely presold and construction is slated for July 2026.

NWS Las Vegas has issued a red flag warning for the Mojave Desert from 5 p.m. Tuesday through 11 a.m. Wednesday. Officials warn low humidity and gusty winds could make any ignition spread quickly.

A Sacramento class‑action says Kalibrate and major retailers used shared AI pricing to align pump prices, costing Californians billions and invoking new state law AB 325.

California's health regulator penalized Blue Shield $300,000 after finding the insurer denied newborn-care claims and mishandled appeals. The DMHC ordered corrective action and urged affected families to seek help.

UCLA published a step‑by‑step protocol and open code for an AI‑assisted platform that tracks drug responses in thousands of bioprinted tumor organoids. The methods aim to speed functional testing and move personalized therapy screening closer to clinical use.

A suspect was arrested after witnesses say he set a small brush fire behind the Walmart on Camino Arroyo; the blaze was contained and no injuries were reported.

A 13-year-old tumbled down the 50-foot final drop on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland in Anaheim; the teen was evaluated and released, the park said.

The state announced $41 million in grants and loans to expand recycling, restore bottle refunds and fund paid job training across California.

A city audit alleges the chief assistant treasurer steered a near-$10M contract to a close friend, imperiling a major modernization project.

Congressional earmarks include funds for a wildfire detection network and mobile generators for Honolulu; subapplications are due by July 22, 2026.

Luma Coffee Lounge has opened inside the newly rebuilt Rise City Church in Redwood City, offering Latin‑inspired drinks and specialty beans. The 1,500‑square‑foot lounge soft‑opened June 5 and is run by the team behind Kaizen & Coffee.