Housing & Affordability: Houzeo’s new ranking spotlights the cheapest places to live in California, with Porterville and Fresno leading the list—mostly Central Valley and Sacramento Valley communities. EV Policy & Auto Retail: Tesla burned through California’s MyFirstEV rebate allocation in five days, raising questions about how the $3,500 instant-rebate program is distributed across brands and timelines. Energy & Grid: California’s battery resources topped 21,000 MW, underscoring how storage is reshaping power reliability and costs. Public Finance: Los Angeles County’s 2026 assessment roll hit a record $2.272T in taxable value, projected to generate $27B+ in property tax revenue. Trade & Tariffs: Section 301 tariffs are squeezing U.S. seafood importers, with salmon and shrimp costs rising despite heavy reliance on imports. Border Enforcement: Federal officers found $20M+ in cocaine hidden beneath floorboards of a truck trailer at the Calexico Port of Entry. Business Climate & Regulation: California’s craft-liquor delivery rules are set to expire unless lawmakers act, after intense lobbying by major industry players. Consumer/Tech: A Stanford-led study finds generative AI use at home is growing fast, especially among younger, higher-income households. Legal/Markets: Multiple securities class actions and investor-deadline alerts continue to roll in across California-linked companies.