A Sacramento judge upheld Santa Cruz's voter-approved 2¢/oz sugary drink tax on June 29, 2026, rejecting an industry lawsuit and preserving funds for local health programs.

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.

Sunnyvale council approved increases to water, sewer and garbage rates that add about $12.43 to a typical single‑family monthly utility bill.

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.

The state would split the top violation category and raise minimum fines for health‑related pesticide breaches, with a public comment window and virtual hearings in July.

Vice President J.D. Vance pulled in $4.2 million at a private Palo Alto dinner hosted by Chamath Palihapitiya, bringing Valley money into the RNC fold. The event drew top tech executives and raises fresh questions about donor influence.

City Council deferred a plan to raise some downtown meter rates and extend paid hours after a flood of public comment. The proposal would affect about 1,600 meters and is projected to bring in roughly $1.2M a year.

Sam Liccardo unveiled the SKILL Act at West Valley College, proposing federal tax credits to push companies to train and hire community‑college graduates for AI roles.

A new San Jose fire station built with bond money is finished but unstaffed as the city delays opening amid budget shortfalls. Councilmembers are exploring overtime and grant options to staff the building.

Santa Clara County refreshed its unofficial June 2 primary tally; the registrar says another update will be posted by 5 p.m. Wednesday.

AB 1990 would tighten sourcing, testing and advertising rules for compounded GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs in California, drawing sharp pushback from compounding pharmacies and patient advocates. The measure raises immediate questions about safety, access and cost.

Rep. Ro Khanna told Fox News Sunday he supports 18‑year term limits and expanding the Supreme Court to 13 justices, and defended his backing of Maine nominee Graham Platner. The comments sharpen a political fight heading into November.

Supervisors are weighing hiring and retention bonuses after a civil grand jury and the sheriff warned staffing is dangerously thin and San Juan Bautista lost dedicated patrol coverage.