California Today: In a Scenic California Town, Worsening Landslides Force Power Shut-Offs

Today's top stories from California.

September 2, 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 In a Scenic California Town, Worsening Landslides Force Power Shut-Offs The movement of the ground in Rancho Palos Verdes is threatening homes. But as the city searches for solutions, many residents are committed to staying. Read more More California News About 10,000 Hotel Workers Walk Off the Job on Labor Day Weekend The union representing the workers, UNITE HERE, has planned a rolling strike for several days in cities like Boston, San Francisco and Seattle after contract negotiations stalled. San Diego School Superintendent Is Fired After Misconduct Investigation Lamont Jackson, who led California's second-largest school district, engaged in "unwelcome, sex-based behavior" toward two female employees, the investigation found. 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. 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. San Francisco Museum Start-Up Makes a Move Two years after its founding, the Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco is moving downtown. How Wildfire Smoke Threatens Health As wildfires grow more frequent and more intense, scientists are studying how their smoke might harm our health. 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 Johnny Miller for The New York Times. Food stylist: Erin Jeanne McDowell. Banana Cream Pie No-Churn Ice Cream By Erin Jeanne McDowell 10 minutes, plus freezing Makes About 8 servings 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