Semiconductors & AI R&D: UCLA unveiled a $125M Semiconductor Hub with industry partners including Applied Materials, GlobalFoundries, Meta, Synopsys and Broadcom, aiming to speed work for chips used in autonomous vehicles, robotics and space systems. Quantum Funding: French quantum startup Quobly raised €115M ($133.7M) led by Bpifrance and backed by STMicroelectronics and Sealsq to build cheaper, more reliable quantum machines using modified transistors. Tech Platforms: Microsoft debuted “Project Solara” at Build—an OS-like platform for devices that run AI agents instead of apps—showing concept hardware like a voice-and-camera wearable badge and a desktop hub. Local Economy & Housing Politics: Early returns show Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass leading in the mayoral primary against Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman, while San Diego’s Measure A (tax on vacant homes) appears headed for defeat. Water & Infrastructure: San Diego’s surplus water is now being marketed for sale, with desalination and recycling cited as key drivers. Elections Watch: In California’s open 26th CD, Jacqui Irwin led early; in CA-43, Rep. Maxine Waters led a crowded field; and statewide, the insurance commissioner race is tight between Jane Kim and Ben Allen. Food Safety: Champion Foods recalled certain Motor City Pizza 5 Cheese Bread batches due to possible Salmonella contamination.