Wildlife & Habitat Connectivity: Caltrans extended a weekday closure on Agoura Road for work on the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, aiming to reconnect habitat fragmented by the 101. Climate Risk Reporting: A new look at California climate disclosure shows companies often flag hazards like extreme heat and flooding, but only a small share translate them into dollar figures. Ocean Conservation & Aquaculture: Coastal officials advanced plans for the nation’s biggest kelp farm off Southern California, while environmentalists warn about ocean impacts and gear entanglement. Public Health & Air Pollution: A study on wildfire smoke in Reno finds standard monitoring misses much of what residents are exposed to, including hidden toxic chemicals. Water & Community Resilience: California’s water future hinges on several linked battles, as El Niño and coastal risks raise pressure on planning and insurance. Legal Accountability: California AG Bonta and Santa Clara County won an early court win blocking illegal ICE facility construction near Gilroy without required environmental review. Biodiversity Discovery: A California scientist helped identify a remarkably preserved 10,000-year-old Pacific mastodon tooth from a creek in the Bay Area.