Health & Mobility: California DHCS eased prior-authorization rules for complex rehab wheelchair repairs, cutting a costly paperwork barrier when monthly repair/parts totals stay at $2,500 or less. Coastal & Energy: The California Coastal Commission voted unanimously to block a Santa Barbara Channel offshore fracking restart, warning the risks to oceans, wildlife, and fishing could outweigh the payoff. Public Safety & Courts: Paul Pelosi pleaded not guilty through counsel to misdemeanor hit-and-run charges tied to an alleged Napa County crash. Consumer Costs: At a CPUC meeting, advocates pressed back on PG&E spending requests tied to wildfire costs, arguing ratepayers are already stretched. Wildfire Response: Malibu declared a local emergency as live fuel moisture fell, allowing faster removal of homeless encampments in high-risk zones. Prison Oversight: The DOJ says California women’s prisons failed to protect inmates from staff sex abuse and is pressuring changes. Tech & Schools: New school phone rules are pushing students toward locked pouches and in-person focus as classes resume. Scams: California consumers are being targeted by AI-powered scams, with officials urging people to watch for red flags. Utilities & Broadband: CPUC approved the Charter-Cox merger with conditions aimed at upgrades, affordability, and digital inclusion. Housing & Politics: A PPIC report highlights a growing coastal-inland political divide shaping how Californians vote and view major issues.