California Today: Aides Say Trump Resisted Sending Federal Funds After California Wildfires

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October 7, 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 Tom Brenner for The New York Times Aides Say Trump Resisted Sending Federal Funds After California Wildfires He changed his mind after being shown data that his supporters in the state had been affected, the former officials said. One called his approach "red states vs. blue states." 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 Jose Moderate risk of extreme weather today, including unhealthy heat. View detailed forecast TODAY TODAY Unhealthy heat Moderate risk Extreme Weather in Bakersfield Moderate risk of extreme weather today, including unhealthy heat. View detailed forecast TODAY TODAY Unhealthy heat Moderate 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 'Ghost Guns' Case Before Supreme Court Has Major Implications for Industry in Flux The number of untraceable homemade guns recovered at crime scenes has fallen since the enactment of rules restricting the sale of the weapons, according to law enforcement statistics. New Los Angeles Police Chief Is a Conventional Choice Mayor Karen Bass named Jim McDonnell as the new Los Angeles Police Department chief, one of the nation's highest-profile law enforcement jobs. A Year After Feinstein's Death, Her Life's Belongings Are for Sale Senator Dianne Feinstein collected fine jewelry, paintings and a trove of political mementos. Because of her trust, many of those items are available for public inspection — and purchase. How States Are Enticing Employers to Help Their Workers Save for College With college costs high, at least eight states now offer tax credits or deductions for employers that contribute to workers' 529 accounts. Los Angeles District Attorney Says He Is Reviewing Menendez Case Interest in the Menendez brothers has intensified after the release of a new Netflix drama about the case. A separate documentary is forthcoming. Instructor at Troubled Skydiving Spot Gets 2 Years After Faking Credentials The facility near Lodi, Calif., where he trained people in tandem jumping, has come under scrutiny amid more than two dozen deaths since 1985. Tacita Dean Draws Her Way Into the Menil In the artist's first major U.S. museum survey, she bonds with Cy Twombly through works on paper, films and photographs. $1.35 Million Homes in California A 1958 midcentury-modern house in Palm Springs, a 1947 ranch-style house in Los Angeles, and a 1926 Craftsman-style house in Berkeley. 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 David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Chicken and Vegetable Donabe By Kay Chun 25 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