AI & Privacy Policy: California advanced AB 2047 that would require 3D printers sold in the state to include software meant to block printing firearm parts, a move supporters say targets “ghost guns” and critics warn could amount to broad surveillance of device owners. Weather & Water: NOAA says El Niño has an 81% chance of becoming “very strong” by fall, with major fall-winter impacts likely for California; meanwhile Lake Powell is nearing “dead power pool,” raising stakes for Colorado River hydropower. Public Health: The CDC is tracking a growing cyclospora outbreak tied to “explosive” diarrhea cases, while California also faces ongoing food-safety scrutiny. Tech & Society: California launched an AI literacy micro-credential pilot to build workforce-ready skills statewide. Space & Research: NASA astronaut Anil Menon launched to the ISS on Soyuz MS-29 for an eight-month science mission, and UC Davis research points to Atlantic icebergs as a key driver in weakening ocean currents. Courts & Big Tech: A federal judge dismissed an Apple iCloud child sexual abuse material class action under Section 230 protections. Transportation Safety: Pedestrian deaths fell 7% in 2025, marking a third straight year of declines. Energy Policy: A House subcommittee opened markups aimed at speeding nuclear licensing and reporting.