Wildfire Watch: Smoke and evacuation warnings are affecting parts of Calaveras County as the Gann Fire grows past 9,300 acres and is about 10% contained, with Calaveras Unified schools closed and the state securing FEMA fire help. Health Care Rankings: U.S. News named six California hospitals to its 2026-27 Honor Roll, led by Cedars-Sinai and Stanford, with UC San Diego and UCLA also making the list. Medical Breakthrough: UC San Diego researchers developed a biomaterial that could help repair heart-attack tissue damage, potentially delivered by IV soon after an event. Housing & Cost Pressures: A new Realtors report says affordability slipped in Los Angeles and Orange counties, with only about 15–17% of households able to buy typical homes. Politics & Public Safety: President Trump’s California swing comes amid heightened security after a man was arrested at a Rancho Palos Verdes golf course for allegedly monitoring preparations and possessing illegal weapons. Courts & Free Speech: A federal appeals court is weighing whether New England fishermen can sue Monterey Bay Aquarium over its lobster “do-not-eat” list, with judges raising First Amendment concerns. Education Funding: Orange County schools are set to receive about $35.5M a year through California’s Community Schools Partnership Program. Food & Farming: Livermore Valley grape harvest is starting about 10 days early due to warm conditions, and pistachio growers warn heat damage could push prices higher.