California Today: Scenes From Southern California as Wildfires Persist

Today's top stories from California.

September 13, 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 Scenes From Southern California as Wildfires Persist Firefighters struggled to contain three large fires threatening areas including Los Angeles and San Bernardino County. Read more More California News How Colleges Are Changing Their Rules on Protesting Ahead of a new school year, colleges across the country have adopted a wave of new rules around protest and speech. The Fight Against Three Major Wildfires in Southern California: What We Know Weather conditions have given firefighters a better chance of preventing more damage from the blazes that have displaced tens of thousands of residents. Harris Dominates as Trump Gets Defensive: 6 Takeaways From the Debate Laying out bait that Donald Trump eagerly snatched, the vice president owned much of the night, keeping him on the back foot and avoiding sustained attention on her own vulnerabilities. California Man Assaulted Frontier Flight Attendants, Prosecutors Say The violent episode resulted in an emergency landing. The man now faces federal flight interference charges. How to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke Monitor air quality, prepare to stay inside and pay close attention to people with chronic conditions. Earthquake Rattles Coastal Area Near Los Angeles Preliminary estimates said a 4.7-magnitude temblor was centered near Malibu. The authorities were determining whether there was any significant damage. When Self-Driving Cars Don't Actually Drive Themselves An immersive article shows readers what a New York Times reporter has tracked for nearly a decade: Robot taxis still need human help. 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. Cauliflower Parmesan By Melissa Clark 1 hour 15 minutes Makes 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