California Today: Biden to Sign Bill Allowing Chip Projects to Skirt Key Environmental Review

Today's top stories from California.

October 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 Al Drago for The New York Times Biden to Sign Bill Allowing Chip Projects to Skirt Key Environmental Review The legislation, which would weaken federal environmental reviews for certain semiconductor manufacturing projects, has divided Democrats. 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 Moderate risk of extreme weather today, including unhealthy heat. View detailed forecast TODAY TODAY Unhealthy heat Moderate risk Extreme Weather in San Jose High risk of extreme weather today, including unhealthy heat. View detailed forecast TODAY TODAY Unhealthy heat High risk Extreme Weather in Fresno Moderate risk of extreme weather today, including unhealthy heat. View detailed forecast TODAY TODAY Unhealthy heat Moderate 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 A 400-Acre Movie Ranch Outside Los Angeles Is Listed for $35 Million Sable Ranch, about 30 miles north of Hollywood, includes an Old West movie set. It has been used for productions like "American Horror Story" and "Oppenheimer." California Bans Legacy Preferences at Private Universities The change will affect Stanford University, the University of Southern California and other private colleges in the state. California Sues Hospital for Denying Patient an Emergency Abortion The state said that despite a doctor's recommendation and state law, a Catholic hospital declined to provide an abortion because fetal heart tones were present. The Hammer Museum Chooses a New Director Stepping into Ann Philbin's shoes will be Zoë Ryan, the director of the Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania. Where Americans Have Been Moving Into Disaster-Prone Areas As Americans have flocked south and west, more people have been exposed to the risk of hazards like hurricanes, floods, wildfires and dangerous heat. Newsom Tacks to the Middle With California in the Spotlight While Donald J. Trump has attacked California as too liberal for the nation, Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed several bills that could have become political fodder. California Will Allow Amsterdam-Like Cannabis Cafes Marijuana businesses will be allowed to serve food and have live music performances as a way to attract more customers. Cruise, G.M.'s Self-Driving Unit, Will Pay $1.5 Million Federal Fine The General Motors subsidiary reached a settlement with the main auto safety regulator after one of its self-driving taxis struck a pedestrian in San Francisco last year. 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 Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Date and Honey Kugel By Carolina Gelen 1 hour 10 minutes Makes 1 (8-inch-round) kugel (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