Newsom signed a budget that adds roughly $40 million to speed California's vote counting, but advocates say the amount is only a partial fix compared with the roughly $90 million they had requested.

The 2026‑27 state budget includes $20 million to restart the CalFresh fruit‑and‑vegetable EBT pilot after a pause that left families without extra produce rebates. Advocates say it’s a start, not a long‑term fix.

SF Fed chief Mary Daly called policy "slightly restrictive" and left the Fed's next move undecided as markets weigh AI-driven demand and slowing jobs.

The FTC warns some AI 'bias' fixes could themselves breach consumer law and has opened a public comment period through July 31.

AB 713 would let undocumented students access paid campus jobs at UC, CSU and community colleges; it cleared a Senate committee and now goes to Appropriations.

San Francisco’s minimum wage increases to $19.61 on July 1, 2026. Employers must update payroll, post the official MWO notice and confirm staffing compliance.

Sen. Josh Becker’s SB 493 would add “war” to California’s price‑gouging law, letting prosecutors pursue suspected wartime profiteering as pump prices spike. Supporters point to a persistent California premium at the pump.

The Supreme Court blocked an order to strip birthright citizenship, reaffirming the 14th Amendment and the Wong Kim Ark legacy rooted in San Francisco.

Councilwoman Cecilia Taylor won’t seek another term, leaving the Belle Haven seat vacant and District 1 without a candidate. Four people have filed to run for three council seats so far.

San Francisco’s 50 United Nations Plaza has been rededicated as the Senator Dianne Feinstein Federal Building in a ceremony led by Sen. Alex Padilla. Family and city officials attended.

Nancy Pelosi will open a $50 million institute at UC Berkeley in January 2027 to teach, fund research and host visiting fellows focused on strengthening democracy.

Millbrae's council voted June 23 to ask to be added to the Central County Fire JPA after a jump in the city's share of the department's bills. City leaders say they're paying more without a seat at the table.

Senate Bill 1007 would limit most HOA dues hikes to 8% without homeowner approval, splitting Democrats and forcing a debate over reserve funding and transparency.