Gun-Print Crackdown: California advanced AB 2047, moving toward requiring 3D printers sold in the state to include software that blocks printing firearm components—an approach critics call surveillance-by-default. Housing Policy: A bipartisan federal housing bill became law without President Trump’s signature, aiming to curb corporate buying of large home portfolios and expand small-dollar mortgages—California Rep. Sam Liccardo called it a start, not a fix. Local Transportation Planning: SCAG is seeking public comment on its Draft 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program and Connect SoCal amendment, with about $48.5B in proposed projects across six counties. AI Trade-Secret War: Apple sued OpenAI and two former employees, alleging trade-secret theft tied to OpenAI’s push into consumer hardware. Minimum Wage Reality Check: As July minimum wage hikes kick in, California cities and counties keep raising local floors above the state level, underscoring how the statewide minimum still can’t match local costs. Public Money Fraud: Los Angeles County fraud cases show how quickly oversight gaps can scale, with major losses tied to hospice billing and unemployment claims. Retail Shock: A Vons in Granada Hills allegedly stayed open for hours after a shopper died in the bakery aisle, prompting outrage over corporate priorities.