State lawmakers and residents rallied in Albany behind a bill to pause new large data‑center permits for three years while regulators study energy, water and noise impacts.

Attorneys for Jewish Voice for Peace South Florida say invoice documents link Miami Beach Commissioner David Suarez to December mobile billboards that labeled protesters "Jew hater." The group has asked a court for more documents as part of its First Amendment lawsuit.

A revived Albany package would bar certain sales of health data and require explicit consent for apps — prompting a clash between Planned Parenthood and a broad tech coalition.

William Paul, son of Sen. Rand Paul, allegedly hurled antisemitic and homophobic slurs at Rep. Mike Lawler at a Capitol Hill bar, according to on‑scene reports. The confrontation comes as a bitter GOP primary looms.

Grok, Elon Musk’s chatbot, published a full slate of California primary picks while other major chatbots declined to pick winners. The recommendations sharpen questions about bias, moderation and who should advise voters.

Mayor Karen Bass flew to Sacramento to press for state funding for homelessness, housing and wildfire recovery as her re-election fight tightens.

Sean Elo‑Rivera says San Diego renters are being hit with application and other hidden fees and will bring a plan to City Council on May 19 to cap junk charges.

Plaintiffs are using a 1960s wiretap law to sue businesses for routine web tracking; SB 690 would narrow CIPA, but privacy groups warn of new risks.

A March complaint alleges retaliation by St. Paul Council Member Anika Bowie and has prompted a city workplace probe amid earlier findings and related litigation.

The FCC approved EchoStar’s $40B‑plus spectrum sales to AT&T and SpaceX — but forced the Englewood company to set aside $2.4B to cover contractor claims, deepening legal risk.

A new Emerson poll puts Xavier Becerra on top as Steve Hilton tightens the GOP lane and Tom Steyer trails closely. With ballots mailed and early voting starting May 23, undecided voters could decide who advances.

City Council will get an update on homelessness spending and the 2022 bond as staff weighs whether bond funds could help close a growing budget gap. Council will hear options but is not expected to vote.

San Jose’s proposed budget trims immigrant defense funding from $1M to $500K, alarming advocates who say a 24/7 hotline and attorneys could be stretched thin. Council hearings are set for mid‑June.