Jerry McNerney

East Bay state senator, a key opponent of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to build a $20 billion Delta tunnel to more easily move water south, wins months-long battle as Newsom shelves plans to fast-track the project.

EV Drivers

After being allowed to drive solo in carpool lanes for 24 years, electric vehicle owners will lose that privilege Oct. 1, after President Trump and Republicans in Congress decline to renew federal rules allowing it.

Dr. Erica Pan

State Public Health Officer leads new effort to base California’s COVID vaccine rules on medical groups — not CDC, which has been filled by vaccine skeptics under Trump. But confusion remains widespread.