Colorado River Crunch: The federal government released a long-awaited 10-year framework that could force Arizona, California and Nevada to cut up to 3 million acre-feet over the decade, with decisions revisited every two years—raising the odds of future water limits for Southern California and major farms. Defense & Public Safety: The U.S. Marine Corps reported an F-35B crash/mishap near Miramar with the pilot ejected and taken to medical care, while officials investigate the cause after heavy smoke and firefighting response. Gov Transparency: Gov. Gavin Newsom released the last four years of his and Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s federal tax returns, showing annual earnings generally around $1.7M–$2M (with a 2021 home-sale spike) as scrutiny continues. Local Governance: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive order delaying Lineage Logistics rebuilding permit requests in Boyle Heights while the city investigates after a warehouse fire. Courts & Accountability: California appellate courts restored major damages in an LA gender-discrimination case and upheld fee awards tied to a disbarred lawyer—but at a reduced “paralegal” rate. Education Policy: A new state law takes effect with cell phone restrictions in classrooms statewide, starting with districts like Tracy.