Health Access Update: California DHCS eased prior authorization rules for complex rehab technology wheelchair repairs, dropping the need for treatment authorization requests when monthly repair/parts costs are $2,500 or less—an effort disability advocates say cuts a major barrier for people who rely on mobility devices. Disability Rights Watch: A new DOJ memo is reframing the Olmstead decision, raising alarms that federal enforcement could narrow support for people with disabilities living in their communities. Public Health & Safety: Air quality guidance urges Californians to check outdoor pollution daily and limit exposure indoors during spikes, especially as wildfire smoke continues to drive health alerts. Health Care Funding: MLK Community Hospital in South Los Angeles received up to $32 million from Kaiser Permanente to bolster emergency services and add modular capacity, as administrators warn Medicaid cuts could force major service reductions. Community Health: United Health Centers expanded contraceptive care screening and access across its Fresno-area network after spotting gaps, boosting the share of eligible patients who get both screening and options. Policy & Environment: Two California compostables bills stalled after missing key deadlines, including proposals targeting plastic in compostable products and tightening labeling. Tech & Health Privacy: A major California trial over Meta’s youth harms is set to reshape how platforms are held accountable for mental health impacts. Local Notes: San Francisco’s Broadway Tunnel safety work begins with lane changes and school-day traffic impacts, while a body was recovered from the Bay near the Ferry Building.