California Today: The California Shoplifting Law That Trump Says Is Too Lenient

Today's top stories from California.

August 30, 2024, 9:31 a.m. Eastern time Good morning. Here are the top stories from across California and the region, selected for you by Times editors. Today's Top Story Alex Welsh for The New York Times The California Shoplifting Law That Trump Says Is Too Lenient Donald J. Trump has said that California allows thieves to steal goods in the state's stores and falsely blamed Vice President Kamala Harris for it. Read more More California News 7 Takeaways From Harris's First Major Interview Kamala Harris showed her tendency toward winding answers in the CNN interview, but said nothing likely to cause her serious political trouble. Silicon Valley Wants to Fight Fires With Fire How some high-tech entrepreneurs are trying to use new forms of technology to solve the problem of mega-wildfires in the age of climate change. A Father Found His Son, but a Happy Ending Remains Elusive Shawn Hubler, who covers California for The Times, shares how she balances objectivity with empathy while reporting on homelessness. A Father's Search for a Son Who Didn't Want to Be Found Bob Garrison was determined to rescue his son from the streets. The path was more difficult than he had imagined. San Francisco Museum Start-Up Makes a Move Two years after its founding, the Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco is moving downtown. How a Real Estate Boom Drove Political Corruption in Los Angeles Prosecutors say that corruption is rising in California cities as one-party rule, inattentive voters and weakened news media have reduced the traditional checks on power. How Wildfire Smoke Threatens Health As wildfires grow more frequent and more intense, scientists are studying how their smoke might harm our health. At Los Angeles Galleries, Savoring the Waning Days of Summer During an often quiet season in the art world, several outstanding solo shows and one group show offer a feast for the eye and the mind. Local Conditions Look up the heat index in your area using The Times's heat tracker. See active fires using The Times's wildfire tracker. Today's Recipe Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Peach Upside-Down Cake By Melissa Clark 1 hour, plus cooling Makes 1 (10-inch) cake Play a Game The Mini Crossword Solve this bite-sized puzzle in just a few minutes. Spelling Bee How many words can you make with 7 letters? Wordle Guess the 5-letter word with 6 chances. See all our games Sign up for Your Places: Extreme Weather. Get notified about extreme weather before it happens with custom alerts for places in the U.S. you choose. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for California Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving California Today, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018