Wildfire Preparedness: San Gabriel Valley COG adopted its first regional community wildfire protection plan, mapping hazards and vulnerabilities and laying out 60 wildfire safety recommendations across 31 local jurisdictions. Heat & Air Quality: Bay Area forecasters warn a heat dome could bring warmer nights and some dry lightning, raising wildfire risk even without a Red Flag Warning. Water & Groundwater: Diablo Water District backed a California Supreme Court case tied to CEQA review for converting an inactive oil well into a wastewater injection well, arguing groundwater supplies must stay protected. Toxic Smoke Fallout (LA): Boyle Heights residents packed a town hall after the Lineage warehouse fire, demanding transparent environmental testing and answers about rotting food and lingering stench. El Niño & Storm Outlook: Multiple reports point to a strengthening El Niño that could mean a stormier, wetter winter for California, with ocean heat boosting the effect. Public Health: CDC says West Nile is arriving earlier and harder than in decades, with 48 cases across 23 states so far. Animal Welfare: Oroville’s tigers are getting better care after PETA pressure and legal action, with transfers to sanctuaries including Oakland Zoo. Illegal Cannabis Crackdown: Newsom announced UCETF seized 63,000+ pounds of illegal cannabis and eradicated nearly 90,000 plants in a multi-county enforcement push. Wildlife & Climate: A study says California wolves may be eating more cattle than ranchers expected, reshaping how wildlife impacts are managed.