California Today: District Attorney Will Ask Court to Resentence Menendez Brothers

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October 25, 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 Kevork Djansezian/Associated Press District Attorney Will Ask Court to Resentence Menendez Brothers The request from George Gascón, the Los Angeles County district attorney, could lead to Lyle and Erik Menendez being released from prison, decades after they were convicted of murdering their parents. Read more More California News Wildfires in the West Aren't Just Getting Bigger. They're Faster, Too. In recent decades, fast-growing blazes were responsible for an outsize share of fire-related devastation, scientists found using satellite data. 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. Lynda Obst, Producer, Dies at 74; Championed Women in Hollywood She helped make films like "Sleepless in Seattle" and "Contact." She also wrote widely about the industry, for The Times and other publications. Patti McGee, Skateboarding's First Female Champion, Dies at 79 She was on the cover of Life magazine and performed for Johnny Carson. "She was a badass and a goody two shoes at the same time," her daughter said. Philip Zimbardo, 91, Whose Stanford Prison Experiment Studied Evil, Dies His provocative research made him a popular figure on campus. But his exploration of how good people can turn evil raised ethical questions. 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. 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 Mark Weinberg for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini. Oven-Fried Hot Wings By Eric Kim 1 hour 20 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