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.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened a probe into FIFA after fans said premium World Cup seats were reassigned. The investigation will look at possible violations of state consumer law.

A legal group says three big districts hid students’ gender IDs and has urged federal probes; superintendents will testify before a House committee this Wednesday.

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.

Monique Vandenberg, a trailblazing Santa Clara County battalion chief, died April 30 after a battle with a job‑related cancer. Colleagues renewed calls for better protections.

Reports say federal investigators have opened compliance reviews of four Northern California districts, including SFUSD, over LGBTQ instruction and parental‑notice rules.

Newsom’s May Revision would cap business tax credits starting in 2027; life‑sciences and tech groups warn it could cost jobs and investment across California.

A Ninth Circuit judge has been charged after a parking‑lot altercation in Idaho Falls; surveillance video and a new misconduct complaint have prompted parallel criminal and ethical reviews.

Scott Wiener topped the June 2 primary and will face Supervisor Connie Chan in November to replace Nancy Pelosi; the race will hinge on fundraising, unions and turnout.

San Francisco sued the U.S. Department of Energy, saying new certification and funding rules tied to grants could threaten local EV and clean‑energy projects.

State records and advocacy filings show applications of the carcinogenic fumigant 1,3‑D rose in 2025 despite new 2024 rules, with Kern and Merced among the hotspots. Advocates have returned to court seeking stronger protections.

The Sunshine Ordinance Task Force found Mayor Lurie violated public‑records law by withholding texts with a PG&E VP and ordered their release.

Rob Bonta led a coalition of 18 attorneys general urging Congress to reject H.R. 8413, warning the SECURE Data Act would preempt stronger state privacy laws and delay key opt-out protections. The group says the measure would limit enforcement and narrow definitions of sensitive data.