Education & Opportunity: National Merit Scholarship Corporation named 2,500 college-sponsored winners in Los Angeles County for the 2026 program, with sponsor schools selecting from Merit finalists; awards typically provide $500–$2,000 annually for up to four years, and more scholars are set for July. Local Politics: LA County voters have finalized the top-two picks for November’s Assembly and state Senate races in California’s “jungle primary,” with early results shaping a crowded field and several seats open due to term limits. Arts & Community: Pasadena Chorale’s free SummerSing choir camp returns June 22–26 for students entering grades 7–12, offering daily instruction at San Marino Community Church with snacks and lunch provided. Culture Spotlight: MUSE/IQUE opens its 2026 season at The Huntington with “The Sun Rises in Harlem,” featuring Tony winner Kecia Lewis and a program tracing Black artistic influence in 1920s–30s Harlem. San Marino Connection: Boy George, who guested with San Marino’s Eurovision 2026 entry “Superstar,” says he wants to write a future UK Eurovision song—and he’s also releasing an AI version of “Karma Chameleon.” Policy & Human Rights: California’s Senate passed SB 995, the Masuma Khan Justice Act, to tighten oversight of private immigration detention facilities after reports of unsafe conditions. Travel & Borders: ETIAS is expected to launch in late 2026 (not a visa), while EES is already fully operational across Schengen borders as of April 10, 2026.