Local Journalism: The 2026 California Local News Fellow program is expanding across 36 California newsrooms, including the Inyo Register/Mammoth Times, aiming to shore up local reporting as closures and staffing cuts keep hollowing out communities. Film & Community Culture: Chaffey College’s Wignall Museum will host “A Racket of Banshees,” a feminist mythology exhibition with workshops and artist events starting Sept. 8. Courtroom & Workplace Rights: A divided Ninth Circuit says a woman can pursue sexual harassment claims in court under the 2021 opt-out law, even after withdrawing from arbitration—an important test for how arbitration choices play out. Arts, Entertainment & Media: FX and Hulu are rolling out “The Drop: A Snowfall Saga” on Sept. 8, promising a ’90s West Coast vibe and new storylines from the Snowfall world. Royal Watch: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly moving back to the U.K. for an extended period, enrolling Archie and Lilibet for the fall term. LGBTQ & Public Life: California lawmakers advanced SB 934, strengthening the state’s conversion therapy ban protections after legal uncertainty. Immigration & Safety: A new “Stop Nick Shirley Act” package passed the California Legislature, creating privacy protections for people tied to immigration-support work facing harassment.