PFAS Oversight: California lawmakers sent a bill to Gov. Newsom that would require monitoring and public disclosure of PFAS “forever chemical” pesticide use on produce, after new reporting found widespread contamination in state samples. Public Health Alert: West Nile virus is at its highest level in California in five years, with dozens of human cases and fatalities reported so far—health officials urge mosquito-bite precautions as peak season ramps up. Health Equity in Medical Admissions: The U.S. DOJ found George Washington University School of Medicine violated civil rights law by using race/ethnicity in admissions decisions, including essay prompts and interview selection. Youth Mental Health & Social Media: California bishops are pushing a bill to restrict “addictive features” for kids under 16, following Meta’s massive teen safety settlement. Disaster Response: Humanitarian groups are mobilizing after catastrophic floods near the Nepal-China border, with hundreds dead or missing and medical supplies already pre-positioned. Workplace Health: A union complaint to Cal/OSHA alleges unsafe, unsanitary conditions at an LAX in-flight meal facility, including mold and pests. Care Access: A bill headed to Newsom would expand hearing-aid and cochlear-implant coverage for Deaf and hard-of-hearing children, aiming to fix long-standing access gaps. Emergency Transport: A new REACH helicopter is being showcased in Porterville to boost air medical capacity for patients needing specialized care.