AI & Jobs: California’s EDD is responding to new U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics AI exposure measures with an AI-Unemployment Tracker and a statewide AI workforce strategy for local boards. AI Governance: California lawmakers passed a bill to curb AI-driven fake public comments and clarify that agencies don’t have to treat bot engagement as real people. Big Tech Deal Watch: Nvidia’s reported $13B Hugging Face acquisition raises questions for businesses that use the AI stack but don’t build models. Courts vs. Defense Tech: A federal court overturned the Pentagon’s “supply chain risk” blacklisting of Anthropic as unlawful, but the fight may not be over. Energy & Climate Policy: California sued the Trump administration and an offshore wind developer over a canceled Central Coast project, while critics say Newsom’s sustainable aviation fuel tax credit could raise gas/diesel prices with limited carbon gains. Housing & Development: Solano County delayed a California Forever shipyard plan; lawmakers also passed a watered-down housing finance bill. Consumer/Market Signals: Realtor.com data shows more home shoppers looking out of market for affordability and jobs. Business & Local Economy: Sprouts plans its first SF store at a former Nordstrom Rack site; Fresno’s Coverall franchise was ranked top commercial cleaner. Public Safety/Crime: Two men charged in a multi-state romance scam posing as a 49ers player and “financial adviser,” and a Beverly Hills lawsuit targets an estate tied to hoarding and human waste.