Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Fight: California and 11 other states filed in federal court to block Paramount’s $110B Warner Bros. Discovery takeover, seeking a temporary restraining order and arguing it would “snuff out competition” and raise prices for moviegoers and TV viewers. Housing & Consumer Costs: Newsom signed a law limiting local development fees to speed affordable housing, while another green packaging mandate is already being blamed for higher grocery bills. EV Rebates: California is rolling out $3,500 rebates for first-time EV buyers, with details still shaping who benefits most. Workplace Safety: Cal/OSHA is urging heat protections as extreme heat watches and warnings hit parts of Central and Southern California. Public Health: Health officials say California cyclosporiasis cases remain within normal range even as a national outbreak sickens thousands elsewhere. Environment & Infrastructure: Legionnaires’ disease bacteria was found in a Lodi state office water system, prompting remediation steps. Wildfire & Weather: A brush fire in Azusa grew to about 25 acres and closed Highway 39. Tech & Privacy: A bill would require 3D printers sold in California to include software that blocks printing firearm parts, moving to Senate Appropriations. Local Life: KeyBank’s California branch is set to close Aug. 28.