Noncitizen Voting in LA: Los Angeles City Council approved a November ballot measure letting noncitizens vote in local races, with supporters arguing residents who pay and contribute should have a say, and critics warning about logistics and federal scrutiny. Police Oversight Shift: The same package would expand council authority over the LAPD, potentially reshaping how police are governed. Election Counting Milestone: California hit a key vote-counting deadline under AB 5, with counties required to report most ballots by June 15 while certain ballot types get extra processing time. Billionaire Tax Advances: California’s proposed billionaire wealth tax cleared signature requirements and is headed to the Nov. 3 ballot, despite fierce opposition from tech and other critics. State Budget Taxes: The California Senate passed bills raising taxes on digital software and managed care, drawing GOP claims that the supermajority is worsening unaffordability. Hospice Fraud Crackdown: Federal and state prosecutors detailed an alleged scheme that turned Hospice Los Angeles County into a Medicare/Medi-Cal billing engine through fake eligibility, kickbacks, and identity purchases. B-52 Crash Update: Military officials identified eight victims from the Edwards AFB B-52 crash, including active-duty airmen, a reservist, and civilians tied to long-term bomber support. Tech & Safety: A Swedish regulator urged the EU not to approve Tesla’s supervised self-driving in Europe unless it can’t exceed legal speed limits. World Cup in California: Drone seizures and citations at LA World Cup events underscore enforcement around restricted airspace.