Marine Health & Climate: A marine heat wave off California is likely to persist through 2026, with El Niño expected to keep waters unusually warm—raising risks for seabirds, kelp forests, fisheries, and marine wildlife. Mental Health Care: UC Irvine-led research suggests biomarker-guided antidepressant selection could boost response rates by about 67%, pointing toward more personalized depression treatment. Public Health Nutrition: A new study links higher coffee intake with lower risk of cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver-related death. Health Policy & Access: California’s landline phase-out fight continues as AT&T seeks to end traditional phone service in parts of the state, with concerns about reliable access to 911 in rural areas. Medicare & Insurance Trap: A guide warns Medicare Advantage enrollees about a “one-way door” when switching back to Original Medicare and trying to get Medigap later. Consumer Health & Safety: California’s DOJ and regulators continue pushing accountability in healthcare billing and safety, including a major multistate settlement involving CVS over insulin pen over-dispensing allegations. Community Preparedness: Gov. Newsom’s Ready California grants are funding local emergency preparedness groups and in-language outreach across all 58 counties. Workplace Safety: Public Citizen urges Newsom to reverse proposed Cal/OSHA enforcement cuts, citing worker safety inspection shortfalls. Reproductive Health Politics: Federal Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood non-abortion services have resumed after a pause, reopening a fresh fight with anti-abortion groups. Local Health Systems: Palomar Health and UC San Diego Health finalize a joint powers agreement, signaling tighter regional coordination.