California Today: California Tribes May Sue Small Casinos, Putting Them in Peril

Today's top stories from California.

October 24, 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 Stella Kalinina for The New York Times California Tribes May Sue Small Casinos, Putting Them in Peril A new state law allows tribes to file suit against gambling venues they don't operate, potentially shuttering them and jeopardizing local tax revenue. Read more More California News L.A. Times Editorial Chief Quits After Owner Blocks Harris Endorsement Mariel Garza said the editorial board was prepared to endorse Kamala Harris, but the paper's owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong, decided not to make an endorsement in the presidential race. Fernandomania Wasn't a Fairy Tale. It Was Better Than That. Fernando Valenzuela, who died on Tuesday at age 63, was a teenage phenomenon from Mexico who remade the Dodgers' fan base and put his country on the baseball map. Matthew Perry Home in Los Angeles Sells a Year After His Death The 3,500-square-foot, midcentury modern house in Pacific Palisades, where the actor died last October, fetched $8.55 million. Lawsuit Accusing Roman Polanski of 1973 Rape Is Settled The suit accused Mr. Polanski of giving a minor alcohol before sexually assaulting her. A lawyer for the director said on Wednesday that the case was settled over the summer but gave no details. Southern California Politician Resigns and Agrees to Plead Guilty in Bribery Scheme Federal prosecutors said that Andrew Do, an Orange County supervisor, enriched himself and his family with federal pandemic aid meant for seniors. Fernando Valenzuela, Pitcher Whose Screwballs Eluded Batters, Dies at 63 The Los Angeles Dodgers star won the Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Awards in 1981, when "Fernandomania" made him a household name and filled ballparks. Harris's Early Career: Prosecutor by Day, Boldface Name by Night As Kamala Harris toiled as a junior prosecutor in Alameda County, Calif., she developed important connections among San Francisco's financial and social elite. Chase Hall Wrestles With 'Hybridity' The artist, who is frank about the issues raised by his mixed race, has a solo show opening in Los Angeles. 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 Linda Pugliese for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini. Mattar Paneer (Peas and Paneer in Spiced Tomato Gravy) By Zainab Shah 25 minutes Makes 2 to 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