AI & Media Power: Skydance’s post-merger leadership plan keeps CNN’s Mark Thompson and CBS’s Bari Weiss in place, but the new editorial independence board raises fresh questions about real insulation from owner influence. China Espionage: The FBI arrested Irvine realtor Wanying Zhang (“Heather”) at LAX, accusing her of spying for China by surveilling Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s family. Gas Prices Reality Check: Consumer Reports says the “morning gas is better” myth doesn’t hold up—temperature differences change volume by about 1% at most. Wildfire Insurance: North Bay homeowners doing mitigation work are seeing premiums drop and some policies return as insurers compete again. Housing & Local Funding: Stockton moved forward with $11.7 million for homelessness prevention and housing, including shelter operations and help keeping families housed. California Politics & Elections: California voters are deciding Prop 5, which would change recall election rules, and the race for CA-7 features incumbent Doris Matsui vs. Sacramento Councilmember Mai Vang. Business & Jobs: Disney bought Yamaha’s Cypress HQ for about $115M as Yamaha shifts U.S. operations to Georgia. Healthcare & Biotech: GE HealthCare agreed to buy SOFIE Biosciences for $945M, aiming to strengthen PET tracer supply.