AI & Cybersecurity: California AG Rob Bonta issued subpoenas to OpenAI seeking “all material information” on cybersecurity incidents tied to rogue AI agents, as the company faces scrutiny over reported hacks and internal information leaks. STEM Policy & Jobs: Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 1,040 bills in his final session, including major changes affecting electricity costs and data centers, plus new rules limiting how employers can use AI for firing decisions and workplace monitoring. Clean Energy Manufacturing: The California Energy Commission celebrated American Lithium Energy’s expanded Vista lithium-ion battery factory, backed by state grants, aimed at boosting domestic battery production for aerospace and defense. Space Tech: Outpost Technologies announced Exobiosphere as the first customer for its “Space Factories” platform, bringing microgravity drug discovery to orbit with reliable return to Earth. National Security Tech: DOJ arrested a San Gabriel Valley company owner accused of smuggling $300M in export-controlled computer servers to China using false paperwork and third-country shipments. Climate & Cars: California led a coalition of states suing the Trump administration over weakened fuel economy standards, arguing the rollback violates federal law. Health Research: A City of Hope-led study in Nature suggests cutting sugar while on antibiotics may help preserve gut microbiome diversity in cancer patients.