California Today: The Long, Strange Saga of Kamala Harris and Kimberly Guilfoyle

Today's top stories from California.

September 23, 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 Kenny Holston/The New York Times, Maddie McGarvey for The New York Times The Long, Strange Saga of Kamala Harris and Kimberly Guilfoyle More than two decades ago, the future vice president and the future conservative firebrand were rising legal stars in San Francisco. Then Ms. Guilfoyle accused Ms. Harris of trying to deny her a job. Read more Extreme Weather in San Jose Moderate risk of extreme weather today, including unhealthy heat. View detailed forecast TODAY TODAY Unhealthy heat Moderate risk More California News Harris Cracked Down on Violent Offenders; Showed Leniency on Less Serious Crime Her record as a prosecutor navigating both paths has left her open to criticism that she either betrayed liberal ideals or prioritized them over law and order. Newsom Signs Bill That Adds Protections for Children on Social Media The California legislation comes amid growing concerns about the impact of cellphones and social media on adolescents' mental health. Robert Lansdorp, Coach of Tennis Champions, Is Dead at 85 His students, including Tracy Austin, Maria Sharapova, Pete Sampras and Lindsay Davenport, developed their ground strokes through his regimen of intense repetition. Cat Missing in Yellowstone Returns Home to California After an 800-Mile Trek The owners of Rayne Beau, the 2-year-old Siamese cat, have no idea how their cat made it back, but call his return a "miracle." Getty Apologizes for Fireworks Display Gone Awry A planned "explosion event" in Los Angeles by the artist Cai Guo-Qiang left several injured and others shaken. California Firefighter Is Accused of Starting 5 Fires in Wine Country A Cal Fire employee was arrested Friday on suspicion of starting several blazes in Sonoma County. $3.4 Million Homes in California A modernist house in Los Angeles, a hillside retreat in San Clemente and a three-bedroom home in San Mateo. After Apple, Jony Ive Is Building an Empire of His Own Five years after leaving Apple, the iPhone designer is forging a new life in San Francisco, one imaginative building at a time. 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 Con Poulos for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Jerrie-Joy Redman-Lloyd. Lemony White Bean Soup With Turkey and Greens By Melissa Clark 45 minutes Makes 4 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