California Politics: With the June 2 primary looming, California’s governor and Los Angeles mayor races are still up in the air, as outsider campaigns press hard and Democrats worry about who could advance. Immigration & Public Safety: A bill would target corporations working with ICE via tax policy, while AB 2624 (“Stop Nick Shirley Act”) sparks a fight over privacy protections for immigration service providers. Whale Protection: A new thermal-camera system in San Francisco Bay is designed to help ships avoid gray whales after a spike in deadly collisions. AI & Daily Life: Palo Alto hosted a workshop on “sustainable AI” as data centers strain electricity and water supplies, and TSA is seeking contractor help for biometric identity systems. Culture & Community: San Ramon is set to raise its Pride flag after council debate, and Los Angeles arts coverage highlights the ongoing pressure on art schools and arts education. Entertainment: Ariana Grande drops a new single framed as a bold, personal reset, while Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant continue to draw attention for their creative partnership.