Fountain Valley voted to join Orange County’s WISE agreement, locking in phased disposal‑fee increases that raise residential bills beginning July 1.

Plaintiffs backed by the Second Amendment Foundation asked a Sacramento judge to strike California’s 11% excise tax on guns and ammo, calling it a paywall on the Second Amendment. The court’s briefing schedule and looming hearings mean a decision could come fast.

Betty Yee used a Fox 11 Los Angeles interview on April 9, 2026 to press affordability and lean on her budget experience. Her campaign is pitching fiscal oversight as a way to lower everyday costs.

AB 1884 would let districts add nicotine testing for student-athletes; supporters call it a health step, critics warn about biased enforcement.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright toured Long Beach oil operations and said lower gas prices are on the way, but legal fights and refinery limits could delay relief. Officials point to thin refining capacity and recent federal orders to restart offshore flows.

A City Controller review found $80.4M idle in special accounts and urged Mayor and Council to repurpose the balances to ease a looming budget gap.

Facing a tight budget and recruitment headaches, Mayor Karen Bass told The Times she has scaled back LAPD plans: the priority is to stop the department from shrinking.

Nithya Raman rolled out a homelessness plan centered on oversight, performance budgeting and street‑level care, pitching an alternative to the Inside Safe approach.

The U.K. Home Office denied Ye entry and Wireless Festival was canceled after sponsor withdrawals and political pressure. The decision leaves tens of thousands of ticket‑holders waiting on refunds.

A state Senate committee will weigh SB 1305 on April 7 — a bill directing CDFW to study restoring California’s grizzly bear and laying out a roadmap for any eventual return.

A DSA‑backed challenger wants city attorneys in the office two days a month, pitting progressive backers against unions and an incumbent who tightened RTO rules.

Trump on April 6 gave Steve Hilton a high‑profile endorsement on Truth Social, injecting national energy into a chaotic California primary. The nod could change who advances from the June 2 top‑two vote.

CNN will televise the California gubernatorial primary debate on May 5 at 6 p.m. PT from a Los Angeles–area venue. Moderators Elex Michaelson and Kaitlan Collins will lead the two‑hour forum.