Healthcare Ballot Fight: California hospitals and the state’s biggest health workers union struck a late deal to pull two competing November measures, but a separate one-time 5% billionaire tax is still headed to voters, with backers citing $100B for healthcare and critics warning it could push high earners to leave. Auto Emissions Legal Battle: California AG Rob Bonta filed suit challenging the Trump administration’s move to roll back California’s vehicle emissions standards and waiver authority—setting up a major fight over who controls the rules for the nation’s auto market. Transit Funding Showdown: Bay Area transit agencies face a heated November ballot fight over a San Francisco parcel tax for Muni versus a five-county sales tax for regional transit, as supporters warn of service cuts and opponents argue agencies already have enough money. Labor & Wages: San Diego County sued grocery sushi companies alleging chefs were misclassified as contractors to dodge minimum wage and benefits. Public Health & Safety: UCLA found most workers and residents inside the Boyle Heights smoke advisory zone after a cold-storage warehouse fire were Latino, raising environmental justice concerns. Tech & Capital: Airwallex raised $320M in a Series H at an $11B valuation, pitching AI-native finance and new products. Business Growth: Intellian opened a new California manufacturing campus to expand satellite communications production.