Wildlife Connectivity: A young mountain lion wandered far into Pasadena, south of the 210 Freeway, before being tranquilized by California Department of Fish and Wildlife and assessed for release—an unusual reminder that wildlife corridors and road crossings matter. Public Health & Pollution: A new UC study found carcinogenic chromium-6 in air around last year’s Los Angeles wildfire cleanup zones, estimating millions of residents could have been exposed to dangerous levels. Healthcare Access: Medi-Cal beneficiaries in LA County face a July 1 cut to full dental coverage, leaving only emergency extractions—raising concerns about a looming clinical crisis. Climate/Infrastructure Policy: California’s Delta Conveyance project cleared a key federal step to advance construction, keeping the focus on how the state manages water amid drought and ecosystem stress. Housing & Land Use: Fullerton scheduled a public hearing on a proposed ADU height and parking-stall exception, showing how local zoning decisions shape housing supply. EV Market Signals: Used EV demand is surging as gas prices rise, with CarGurus reporting big listing-view jumps and price increases for popular models. Water & Wildlife Crossing Progress: Mule deer became the first animals to use California’s new wildlife overcrossing on SR-97 in Siskiyou County, a major connectivity milestone.