California Election: Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are making their final pitches ahead of the Nov. 3 governor’s race. Voters also face proposals on voter ID and a one-time billionaire tax, which has lost support in recent polling. Ballot Battle: A federal judge is weighing the Justice Department’s bid to block about 20,000 California ballots over alleged noncitizen registrations; the Ninth Circuit declined to halt the count. Local Taxes: More than 30 cities and districts in Los Angeles and Orange counties are asking voters to approve or extend taxes, as local budgets face mounting costs. Coastal Flooding: Record king tides have flooded roads and homes from San Diego to the Bay Area, with Southern California flood advisories extended through Friday. Fire Health: A new study finds smoke from the 2025 Eaton Fire exposed about 7 million people to elevated lead and other toxic metals. Los Angeles: Meta and Snap face a trial over claims their platforms harmed young users; the city also approved a ban on oil production. WNBA Finals: The Golden State Valkyries are one win from their first championship, leading Atlanta 3-2 ahead of Thursday’s Game 6.