Religious Freedom in Schools: Parents sued Palo Alto Unified and a high school principal over a fall 2025 mosque field trip, alleging students were encouraged to wear hijabs and were given Qurans, with photos shared without proper consent. Youth Privacy and Big Tech: Meta’s high-stakes trial over claims its platforms are addictive and mishandled children’s data is set to begin in federal court in Oakland, with California among the suing states. Immigration Enforcement Fallout: A UCLA report finds Latino businesses near ICE sites in Los Angeles County still struggle a year after June 2025 raids, with sharp drops in visits and millions in lost revenue. Media Merger Fight: Paramount is pressing states in court over the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, seeking a bond tied to “ticking fees” if the challenge drags on. California Business & Jobs: Chase plans to expand small-business outreach in the LA area ahead of the 2028 Olympics, adding bankers and scaling programs. Energy & Climate: Environmental groups are challenging NOAA longline fishing permit reviews off California, arguing risks to protected marine life weren’t properly weighed.