Gov. Newsom defended Medi‑Cal’s use of funds for housing and food as Republicans accused the state of fraud. Federal scrutiny and budget moves now put some social supports at risk.

Researchers found live SFPD drone streams online that captured detentions, apartment checks and vehicle tracking across the city. The exposure spotlights privacy and oversight gaps.

The State Bar of California will receive $5.25M from Meazure Learning to settle its lawsuit over the troubled February 2025 bar exam. The vendor denies wrongdoing but will transfer exam records and waive an invoice.