Environment Carmakers To White House: Work With California On Rules For Greenhouse Gases Seventeen automakers signed a letter to the Trump administration and California Gov. Gavin Newsom saying they want one set of policies to reduce greenhouse gases and make cars more fuel efficient. Camila Domonoske
Technology Coming To A City Near You, 5G. Fastest Wireless Yet Will Bring New Services Sacramento, Calif., is one of the first U.S. cities to have 5G wireless service and its mayor sees it giving the city an edge in attracting businesses and autonomous-vehicle technology. Laura Sydell
National San Francisco To Expunge Thousands Of Marijuana Convictions The city announced that more than 9,000 marijuana-related convictions will be cleared. California voters legalized recreational marijuana in 2016. Matthew S. Schwartz
Politics In Garlic Capital, Tariffs And Immigration Crackdown Have Mixed Impacts Gilroy, Calif., is known as the garlic capital of the world. Two Trump administration policies — one on trade, the other on immigration — are affecting the town in starkly different ways. Jasmine Garsd
National 16 states sue over Trump's 'national emergency' ... but not Washington state A coalition led by California has sued the Trump administration over its plan to divert billions of dollars to border wall construction. Francesca Paris
Politics Sen. Kamala Harris Announces 2020 Presidential Candidacy The California Democrat's career as a prosecutor, as well as economic and racial equality, are the focus of her campaign. Harris is the third senator to announce a presidential run. Scott Detrow Jessica Taylor
National PG&E Plans To File For Bankruptcy Over Possible Liability In California Wildfires The utility says it could be facing tens of billions in liability costs connected to the 2017 and 2018 Northern California wildfires. PG&E also says its CEO is stepping down. Laurel Wamsley
National Giant, 'Extremely Dangerous' Waves Crash Into California Coast The National Weather Service warns of "potentially life-threatening conditions" from strong rip currents and powerful waves. Camila Domonoske
National Man Is Freed After 2 Days Stuck In Empty Restaurant's Grease Vent "He's a pretty slender guy and based on the viscosity of the walls" and the attempt to remove his clothes, "he probably thought he was going to slide ride down," officials said. That didn't happen. Vanessa Romo
Food Fishermen Sue Big Oil For Its Role In Climate Change The food industry is already feeling the effects of climate change, which will likely force expensive adaptations in the future. At least one sector is looking to make energy companies pay. Alastair Bland
