Gov. Gavin Newsom accused President Trump of ordering the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, saying federal agents have sought records and contacted associates.

A newly released state inventory shows six in‑use “high‑risk” automated decision systems — from COMPAS to a fraud‑detection tool — reversing an earlier report. The list raises fresh transparency and oversight questions.

Burbank folded roughly $170K into its FY 2026‑27 budget to keep 57 Flock ALPR cameras active; police praise the tool while residents demand independent audits.

At its June 8 meeting, Culver City filled dozens of advisory seats and approved budgets and a bond plan that could raise up to $48 million. The new appointees will advise on housing, mobility, arts and more.

Claremont Unified’s board will consider a 30‑year, $77M bond on June 18 to pay for worn‑out roofs, HVAC, plumbing and a new turf at Claremont High.

San Marino approved a $49.4M FY 2026‑27 budget that preserves library hours and leans on reserves and a pending one‑cent sales tax to cover a projected shortfall.

The state political watchdog reached a $31,500 settlement with Gov. Gavin Newsom after finding dozens of behested-payment reports tied to the January 2025 Los Angeles fires were filed late. The FPPC's enforcement filing lists major corporate donors and totals more than $5.5 million in late reports.

A California nonprofit has warned it will sue FIFA, arguing a ban on Iran’s pre‑1979 "lion and sun" flag would violate state free‑speech protections at U.S. World Cup venues.

Advocates say ICE retaliated against hunger‑striking detainees at Adelanto, alleging transfers, solitary confinement and restraints while DHS and GEO Group deny abuse. Lawmakers were handed a petition during a visit.

Rep. Norma Torres introduced an amendment to bar federal funds from paying for special transport or hotel perks for convicted traffickers after reporting showed a pardoned ex‑Honduran president received VIP treatment.

Relatives in Los Angeles say vote-by-mail packets arrived for family members who had died, prompting anger and renewed questions about how voter rolls are updated.

A Bakersfield congressman put language into a federal transportation bill that would limit when ride‑hailing apps can be sued, as Uber spends tens of millions in California.

California’s attorney general announced a DOJ Affordability Response Team to investigate hidden fees and pricing schemes across groceries, housing and healthcare. The office says consumers can submit complaints that may trigger investigations.