Supervisors advanced three charter changes — two headed to the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot and a third in 2028. The measures address vacancies, CEO removal and supervisor pay.

Gov. Bob Ferguson proposed tying FAFSA or WASFA completion — or a signed opt‑out — to high school diplomas in Washington, citing low completion rates.

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.

Chicago‑born billionaire Ken Griffin has increased donations to GOP super PACs ahead of the 2026 midterms, including a $5M May check to the Congressional Leadership Fund.

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.

Hawaiʻi Island police say a valid medical cannabis card will no longer automatically block a county firearm permit; federal paperwork still poses obstacles.

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.

A Media Research Center analysis says Apple News and Google News failed to promote more than 100 negative stories about Graham Platner between November 2025 and May 30, 2026. Platforms deny the claim and say feeds are personalized.

The state Senate passed S4707 to centralize SUNY campus police under one statewide commander; the bill has moved to the Assembly amid union backing and open questions about oversight.

Civil‑rights groups sued in federal court to block Section 5 of Prop 314, saying it would let Arizona enforce a state deportation scheme that conflicts with federal law. The judge could rule this week.

L.A. County launched a six‑question survey asking whether streets, parks and county properties named for César Chávez should be renamed. Responses are due July 25.

Senate Democrats asked the Office of Special Counsel to probe HHS Secretary RFK Jr. over June phone calls that allegedly pressured Libertarian candidates to quit Iowa races.

Mayor Mamdani says he'll hand over hundreds of disputed NYC school contracts "in the coming weeks" after Speaker Julie Menin warned she could subpoena the files.