California Today: Garvey’s M.L.B. Teams Are Contenders. His Senate Campaign? Not So Much.

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October 11, 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 Ariana Drehsler for The New York Times Garvey's M.L.B. Teams Are Contenders. His Senate Campaign? Not So Much. As his old teams — the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres — battle in the playoffs, the onetime all-star Steve Garvey finds himself an underdog in his Senate race against Adam Schiff. Read more More California News Elon Musk Shows Off Tesla 'Robotaxi' That Drives Itself "You could fall asleep and wake up at your destination," said Mr. Musk, Tesla's C.E.O., but some experts are skeptical that such cars will be ferrying passengers soon. Why So Many Chefs Don't Want Restaurants Anymore Some of America's most lauded cooks have stepped away from the lunch-and-dinner grind. A New California Hotel, Perched Above the Beach Plus: a collection of glass jewelry, an exhibition of Olga de Amaral's sculptures and more recommendations from T Magazine. Frances Conley, Neurosurgeon Who Protested Sexism, Dies at 83 She was the rare woman in her field, and a tenured professor. But when a sexist colleague was promoted, she quit, forcing a reckoning in her profession. Five People Die in Plane Crash on Catalina Island, Near Los Angeles The wreckage of a twin-engine plane was found Tuesday night after the authorities received an emergency notification and GPS coordinates from a cellphone. Warren Wilson, Pioneering Los Angeles TV Reporter, Dies at 90 In addition to covering the 1992 riots and other historically significant events, he helped facilitate the surrenders of 22 fugitives. Garth Brooks Names Woman Who Accused Him of Rape In a court filing, lawyers for the country superstar portrayed him as "the victim of a shakedown" and asked for compensatory and punitive damages. Tim Walz Takes His Folksiness on the Road, Trying Not to Say 'Stupid Things' On a swing through the Southwest, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate received a warm welcome — and had to clean up his remarks about the Electoral College. 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. Paprika Chicken and Potatoes By Yasmin Fahr 35 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