Election & Voting Rights: Los Angeles City Council advanced a charter package for the Nov. 3 ballot that would let noncitizens vote in city elections and give the council more direct policy-setting power over the LAPD, while other charter ideas like ranked-choice voting were sidelined. State Budget & Corporate Tax Fight: Labor and health advocates kept pressure on a budget deal that would require the state Department of Finance to draft plans for a new corporate tax tied to employers whose workers rely on Medi-Cal. Local Government Finance: A new look at how California cities build annual budgets highlights how state and federal funding swings—on top of local revenue rules—keep municipal planning unstable. Consumer & Workplace Regulation: California regulators are developing airbag safety rules aimed at stopping counterfeit airbags from entering the repair supply chain, including tighter sourcing and documentation requirements for collision repair shops. Health & Public Safety: LA County confirmed a sixth measles case of the year, prompting exposure notifications tied to specific LAX-area locations and dates. Transportation & Liability: A statewide rideshare initiative qualified for November, expanding rideshare liability and adding passenger safety requirements. Governance & Oversight: A bill would remove Orange County supervisors from the CalOptima Health board, shifting appointments toward a committee including state and federal legislators. Public Administration Watch: A WalletHub study ranked San Francisco dead last among major metros for “quality of services,” with several other California cities also near the bottom. Federal Court/Crime: A San Diego man faces federal terrorism-related charges tied to allegedly diverting online “charity” fundraising to Hamas. Defense Update: The Air Force released the names of eight people killed in a B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base, with the investigation ongoing.