MS Journey Memoir: A new book, “One Year,” follows Susan and Chris Bennett’s year-long Europe trip after both were diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2011—diagnosis came just three days apart in the same hospital room. Nursing Home Watch: Glendora Grand, Inc. is listed as LA County’s second biggest nursing home for Q1 2026, while Arcadia Care Center received a 2-star CMS rating for Q1. Community Support: South Pasadena’s Prayer Breakfast handed out six $1,000 grants to local nonprofits, including groups serving families affected by last year’s Eaton Fire. Gaza Aid at Sea: Israeli forces intercepted and boarded the Global Sumud Flotilla again in international waters, with activists alleging piracy as the convoy tried to reach Gaza with humanitarian aid. Budget Politics: Senator Sasha Renée Pérez weighed in on Governor Newsom’s May Revision, praising education and special education funding and paid pregnancy leave, but pressing for changes like restoring the Middle Class Scholarship. Local Culture & Solidarity: A Cuba solidarity event is set for Friday in San Marino di Carpi, featuring people from recent European aid convoys. AI and Artists: A survey finds 99% of professional visual artists strongly dislike generative AI, citing lost income and job insecurity. Tech Demand Pressure: A new explainer highlights how data centers—fueling AI—are driving major electricity and water use, plus heavy backup power needs.