School Mental Health Fight: Fifteen Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration to block cuts to a $1 billion school-based mental health grant program, arguing a December 2025 court order is being ignored and millions in funding could vanish. Public Health—Diarrhea Outbreak: Federal health officials say cyclosporiasis, a parasite-caused illness, has spread to 31 states, with California among those investigating a surge; symptoms include diarrhea, nausea and fatigue. Heat Safety for Seniors: Pasadena extended a Heat Advisory and urged residents to check on older adults—hydration, air conditioning and light clothing—while warning to call 911 for heat illness signs. Water Affordability: A Stanford study warns climate-driven drought resilience projects could double water bills in some Western cities, pushing low-income households into affordability crises. Food & Health Research: A large study links a popular food group to doubled type 2 diabetes risk, while separate research points to high animal protein and specific amino-acid patterns as potential healthspan and diabetes risk signals. Health Care Fraud Watch: Los Angeles County is spotlighted in a national hospice fraud probe, with federal and state actions targeting billing patterns tied to sham care. Policy & Privacy: A Ninth Circuit injunction blocks parts of California’s SAFETY Act parental secrecy rules for the specific plaintiffs, setting up broader legal fights over what parents can access about their children. Safety & Injury Prevention: Local officials and reports highlight pedestrian safety gaps in Santa Cruz County and warn about summer risks as extreme heat continues.