Medi-Cal Fight: California Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez blasted a budget bill that would cut the Medi-Cal asset limit to $21,000, arguing it forces low-income seniors and people with disabilities to drain savings just to keep care. Housing Near Transit: Newsom signed SB 79, letting LA and other big metros approve more six-story apartments near transit hubs, overriding local single-family zoning. New State Laws: Newsom also signed a package of bills affecting notary fees, digital finance rules, and consumer protections, with more changes rolling out July 1. Gun Laws in Court: The DOJ is suing California over the state’s Glock-style handgun ban and roster, setting up another federal showdown. Wildfire Safety Crackdown: LA County deputies ran sting operations targeting illegal out-of-state fireworks sellers, seizing thousands of pounds and making dozens of arrests. Culture & Sports: Shah Rukh Khan’s Knight Riders unveiled a new cricket stadium in Pomona, set for Major League Cricket and Olympic use in 2028.