California Governor Race: A new Emerson poll puts Xavier Becerra on top at 28% with Tom Steyer at 22% and Steve Hilton at 21%—and the fight for second place looks wide open as June 2 nears. L.A. Politics: Spencer Pratt’s mayoral surge keeps spotlighting wildfire recovery, homelessness, and public safety fears, with polls showing him within striking distance of Karen Bass. Sports & Identity: Trans athlete AB Hernandez closes her high school career with two CIF state titles, winning shared championships in the triple jump and high jump. Science & Health: UCLA-led researchers report a new pill for advanced pancreatic cancer nearly doubles survival time for many patients by targeting a mutated protein. Tech & Culture: Google is seeking federal approval to release up to 32 million treated mosquitoes in California and Florida to curb disease spread. Arts & Community: L.A. independent publishers and the Los Angeles Review of Books’ LITLIT fair spotlight small presses at Sci-Arc this weekend. Food & Lifestyle: Onigiri Time turns a simple rice-ball idea into an L.A. obsession with crisp nori and house wasabi cream. Weather: Magnolia ends May with warm, humid conditions and a chance of thunderstorms.