Venezuela Earthquake Relief: Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation donated $100,000 via Direct Relief to support medical aid and search-and-rescue after the June 24 quakes. Public Health & Safety: California State Parks issued an E. coli warning for parts of Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, urging visitors to avoid swimming and take precautions while testing continues. Local Care Leadership: Adventist Health Central Coast named Dr. Thomas Lawrie as its new chief medical officer, starting July 31. Behavioral Health Access: Pasadena Councilmember Rick Cole will host a July 7 webinar on community mental health, citing the strain from disasters and inequality. Health Policy in Court: A coalition of 17 states and industry groups challenged California’s packaging and plastics Extended Producer Responsibility law in federal court. Healthcare Systems & Budgets: Santa Clara County says the final state budget reduces proposed hospital cuts and adds $250 million in one-time grants. Sports Injury Watch: WNBA star Caitlin Clark will miss Sunday’s Fever game as she manages a lingering back injury. Animal Welfare: LA City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield and Michelson Found Animals announced $1.3 million to expand low-cost vet care and spay/neuter services in the San Fernando Valley.