Housing & Land Use: San Francisco is finally moving forward on new homes at Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island after decades of delays, showing how lawsuits and competing values can stall even rare housing opportunities. Food Access for Kids: A Shasta County “Farm to Family Childcare” pilot found that hands-on, locally grown produce experiences boosted preschoolers’ willingness to try new foods, with parent-reported spillover at home. Wildlife & Public Lands: A new map highlights where federally managed wild horses live, with California among the smaller populations as the Trump administration pushes changes that critics fear could increase sales risks. CEQA & Data Centers: San Jose residents are urging the city to pause IBM Almaden rezoning, warning that state law could weaken CEQA review and shrink meaningful public input. Wildfire Costs: California’s FAIR Plan is set for an average 29% rate jump in October, with bigger increases likely in higher-risk areas. Energy Storage: Arevon’s 300-MW Nighthawk battery project is now operating in Poway, supporting grid reliability near San Diego. Delta Water Rules: California water agencies say they’ll follow the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes approach as the state finalizes a Delta pumping plan. Wildlife Health: Health officials warn Gulf Coast visitors about Vibrio vulnificus as warmer conditions and flooding raise risk. Wildlife Protection: Girl Scouts in Camarillo are turning invasive arundo into “bee bungalows,” aiming to reduce wildfire hazards and support native pollinators.