Meta told U.S. trade officials Australia’s draft news levy violates the Australia‑U.S. free trade pact and asked for trade remedies, risking a trans‑Pacific dispute. The company says the 2.25% charge reaches revenue beyond news, while Canberra frames the plan as a way to fund local journalism.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is in Washington this week to meet House leaders and White House officials as a new executive order seeks voluntary early access to frontier AI models.

San José’s California Room could lose regular public hours and staff after proposed budget cuts would shift rare local-history materials to appointment-only access.

Steve Hilton and the state GOP unveiled "Victory '26" in Sacramento, rolling out a full Republican slate as early returns put the governor's primary in flux. The party framed the ticket as a corrective to long Democratic rule.

A judge refused San Jose’s bid to dismiss a public‑records suit over a private chat dubbed “Tammany Hall.” The order arrived one day before the June 2 primary.

Incumbent Peter Ortiz led early returns in San Jose’s District 5 primary, holding about 44.9% on election night and setting up a likely November runoff. Ballots and mail returns are still being tallied.

Ro Khanna topped Tuesday's primary in California's 17th District and will face Republican Jennie Ha Phan in the November general election. Unofficial returns show a decisive lead for the incumbent.

Six Bay Area families filed in San Jose to block a DOJ grand‑jury subpoena seeking Stanford records, saying the demand would expose transgender minors and staff.

Incumbent Josh Harder topped Tuesday’s primary in the redrawn 9th District; Republican John McBride took the second slot and will face Harder in November. Analysts point to the new map and Harder’s fundraising advantage.

City Council accepted about $3.5M in federal and host‑committee funds to reimburse police and fire overtime for team hotels, perimeter security and downtown fan hubs. The money funds round‑the‑clock staffing and medic teams during the month‑long World Cup surge.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan rallied Tuesday night after polls closed, warning that distrust in government is pushing voters toward extremes while pitching his "Back to Basics" message.

City Manager Alex Khojikian will lead June town halls to discuss the city’s budget and a proposed 1/4‑cent sales tax that could raise about $7 million a year.

Early returns in California's redrawn 8th District are incomplete; ballots and provisional counts will shape who advances.