Millions of Californians who buy their own health insurance on Covered California are struggling to keep up with the cost. Now, Governor Gavin Newsom wants the state to chip in, and pay a bigger share of their monthly premiums. Reporter: Jackie Fortier, KFF Health News Republican Steve Hilton is advancing to the general election for California governor, edging out Democrat Tom Steyer for the second spot in the November race. Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED The White House is appealing a judge’s decision to strike down President Trump’s $100,000 fee on the H-1B visa. That’s Silicon Valley’s main pipeline for foreign talent. But this case is one of three, and Big Tech is still waiting to exhale. Reporter: Rachael Myrow, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been one week since California's primary Election Day and a handful of closely watched races are still up for grabs. Imperial Valley voters have rejected a controversial candidate for the Imperial Irrigation District, the region’s powerful water and power agency. Carlos Duran’s campaign was backed by a Southern California data center developer. Reporter: Kori Suzuki, KPBS Immigration courts across the country are using a new tactic to expedite hearings, which advocates say could lead to more deportation orders. Reporter: Gerardo Zavala, CapRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California scientists are nervous about the fate of sea life, which could face a double whammy of warming water later this year. Coastal waters have already warmed during an ongoing marine heat wave and could warm further if a potential super El Niño materializes. Reporter: Ezra David Romero, KQED Hundreds of residents of Orange Cove in rural, eastern Fresno County are speaking out against a clean energy trial that city leaders agreed to. Reporter: Marek Warszawski, KVPR It's been nearly a week since California's primary election and a handful of races remain too close to call. That includes in Los Angeles where the latest vote count on Sunday shows Democrat Nithya Raman overtaking Republican Spencer Pratt for second place in the LA Mayor's race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cannabis businesses say California’s weed regulations are hurting the industry, but public health groups are pushing back, saying regulators are leaving protections for youth on the table. In Santa Cruz, known for its cannabis culture, the city says keeping both groups happy is an ongoing challenge. Reporter: Alonso Daboub, KQED New data shows cuts to Medi-Cal — the state’s Medicaid program — are taking a steep toll on California’s once-celebrated “Health Care for All” movement. Reporter: Salina Arredondo, Public Health Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

San Francisco drone delivery company Zipline hopes to one day fly your burrito — and other consumer goods — right to your front porch. It’s already doing so in Dallas and elsewhere across the country. But before it can expand, Zipline’s drones are flying thousands of test missions above a serene Yolo County cattle ranch near Esparto. Reporter: Chris Nichols, CapRadio San Diego is exploring selling its Colorado River water to other states that need it. Desalinated seawater is making it possible. Reporter: Katie Anastas, KPBS Voters in Shasta County appear to be rejecting a controversial county clerk who’s been trying to implement major reforms to the elections system there. Reporter: Roman Battaglia, Jefferson Public Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices