Latest line: A good week for Jerry McNerney, a bad week for EV drivers
California will shelve fast-track Delta tunnel plans, electric vehicle solo carpool access ends Oct.1, and state COVID vaccine policy shifts toward medical groups amid confusion.
Latest line: A good week for Jerry McNerney, a bad week for EV drivers
California policy shifts: state shelves Delta tunnel fast-track, federal EV HOV exemption ends Oct 1, and vaccine rules will follow medical groups not CDC.
Newsom's Push to Fast-Track Delta Tunnel Fails, Moving Fight to High-Stakes Hearing | KQED
Legislation to streamline permitting and water rights for California's $20 billion Delta tunnel stalled, delaying a project proponents say is vital for climate adaptation and water reliability.
Newsom says California needs to build a water tunnel. Opponents argue costs are too high
Gavin Newsom proposes a 45-mile Delta water tunnel as the most effective climate adaptation for California, sparking environmental and cost controversies.
The Delta tunnel project faces significant opposition due to cost, environmental concerns, and lack of public support, raising questions about the justification for such infrastructure.