Cybersecurity & AI Workforce: NSF announced inaugural CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service awards, expanding cybersecurity training to cover AI-enabled defense and building resilient, secure AI systems. Energy Affordability: A community solar and storage push argues California’s renters and people without roof space need more access to lower bills, especially where CCA coverage is still spotty. Wastewater Infrastructure: Sutter Creek advanced its sewer plan, moving forward on an updated Sewer System Management Plan and early design for a new wastewater plant estimated at $42M–$60M. Insurance & Climate Risk: Eleven groups urged the California Department of Insurance to tighten long-term solvency rules so insurers address climate risk without destabilizing property coverage for households. El Niño & Fisheries: NOAA’s high odds for a very strong El Niño have ocean advocates warning of major impacts on West Coast fish stocks and fishermen, calling for earlier emergency funding. Public Health (West Nile): Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties reported first 2026 human West Nile cases, with statewide mosquito and animal surveillance showing the virus is already circulating. Wildlife Care: Santa Barbara Zoo said a second red panda cub died within a month after veterinary hand-rearing. Homelessness & Roads: San Bernardino, Ontario, and San Diego joined Caltrans reimbursement agreements to clear highway encampments. Clean Tech Transit: Riverside showcased Ohmio’s autonomous electric shuttle platooning as part of its green tech hub push. Climate Science: UC Irvine researchers developed a wildfire damage risk map for California.