California Today: It’s the Hottest Neighborhood in All of Los Angeles. (Bring Water.)

Today's top stories from California.

September 6, 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 Philip Cheung for The New York Times It's the Hottest Neighborhood in All of Los Angeles. (Bring Water.) Woodland Hills has become the poster child for sweltering temperatures in the Los Angeles area, a mere 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Read more Extreme Weather in Los Angeles High risk of extreme weather today, including unhealthy heat. View detailed forecast TODAY TODAY Unhealthy heat High risk Extreme Weather in San Diego High risk of extreme weather today, including unhealthy heat. View detailed forecast TODAY TODAY Unhealthy heat High risk Extreme Weather in Fresno High risk of extreme weather today, including unhealthy heat. View detailed forecast TODAY TODAY Unhealthy heat High risk Extreme Weather in Sacramento Moderate risk of extreme weather today, including unhealthy heat. View detailed forecast TODAY TODAY Unhealthy heat Moderate risk Extreme Weather in Bakersfield High risk of extreme weather today, including unhealthy heat. View detailed forecast TODAY TODAY Unhealthy heat High risk Extreme Weather in Stockton Moderate risk of extreme weather today, including unhealthy heat. View detailed forecast TODAY TODAY Unhealthy heat Moderate risk More California News 100 Degrees at Midnight: California Coast Swelters in 'Concerning' Heat Temperatures in the region were forecast to remain high into the weekend, with more than 31 million people under excessive heat warnings. Hunter Biden Pleads Guilty in Tax Case The guilty plea now exposes President Biden's son to a likely outcome that once seemed unthinkable: significant time behind bars. California Man Arrested After Shooting Spree Kills at Least 80 Animals The hourslong episode in the middle of the night triggered a shelter-in-place order in Monterey County. One official described the scene as "horrible." A Campus Protest Movement Seeks to Regain Momentum but Faces Hurdles Pro-Palestinian demonstrations appeared at some U.S. campuses, but new restrictions and a new set of students may slow momentum for the type of mass protests seen in the spring. Las Vegas Places a Bet on a New Art Museum, With Help From L.A. The city agreed to give land to a museum championed by the casino magnate Elaine Wynn, which will be a partnership with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Linda Deutsch, The A.P.'s Dean of Courtroom Reporting, Dies at 80 Covering notorious trials, she offered readers an unvarnished view of the sordid side of celebrity, told through many of the country's most riveting legal dramas. Waymo's Robot Taxis Are Almost Mainstream. Can They Now Turn a Profit? Now that its technology is showing it can work on city streets, Alphabet, which owns Waymo, plans to invest billions more. What Does Wildfire Smoke Do to Your Body? 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 Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Chicken Fricassee With Vermouth By Craig Claiborne and Pierre Franey About 1 hour 30 minutes Makes 4 to 6 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