Gun-Safety Tech: California lawmakers advanced AB 2047, which would require 3D printers sold in the state to include software that blocks printing firearm parts—an approach critics call surveillance-by-default. Heat & Worker Safety: Cal/OSHA reminded employers to protect workers as heat advisories and extreme heat watches roll across parts of Northern and Southern California. Antitrust Showdown: California and 11 other states sued to block Paramount’s $110B Warner Bros. Discovery merger, arguing it would crush competition and raise prices. Local Housing Fallout: A Los Angeles family says squatters and vandals are still plaguing their fire-damaged property four months after a devastating blaze. Public Privacy Push: An LAPD watchdog urged pausing new automatic license plate reader deployments and contracts, citing privacy and data-sharing concerns. Health Alert: California reported cyclosporiasis cases are within normal range, but officials warn the national outbreak could be undercounted. Sports & Entertainment: Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson won a path to avoid felony charges via diversion; and Sam Neill’s death sparked tributes after his “Jurassic Park” fame.