California Today: How Los Angeles Is Trying to Keep Homeless People Off the Streets

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October 18, 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 How Los Angeles Is Trying to Keep Homeless People Off the Streets The city relies on an army of case managers to help homeless people stay in motels and on the path toward finding an apartment. Read more More California News Our Boundless Love for Big Sur May Be Killing It Some 90 percent of the economy in this coastal California region relies on visitors. But overtourism, the high cost of living and most worrisome, the effects of global warming, create a future of uncertainty. Bob Yerkes, Bruised but Durable Hollywood Stuntman, Dies at 92 A body double to the stars, he performed sometimes bone-breaking feats in movies like "Return of the Jedi" and "Back to the Future." And he was still at it in his 80s. Archdiocese of Los Angeles Agrees to Pay $880 Million to Settle Sex Abuse Claims The settlement is the highest single payout by an archdiocese, experts said, and brings Los Angeles's cumulative payout in sex abuse lawsuits to more than $1.5 billion. Water Dispute Before Supreme Court Gives Rise to Unusual Alliances The justices heard arguments on Wednesday in a long-simmering dispute between San Francisco and the E.P.A. over regulation of water pollution. What's in Our Queue? 'Industry' and More I'm a national reporter, covering California. Here are five things I've recently enjoyed. Judge Extends Sentence for Former County Official Convicted in Las Vegas Journalist's Murder Robert Telles was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years for the murder of Jeff German. On Wednesday, a judge added eight years to that minimum. Kamala Harris Arrived for a Fox Interview. She Got a Debate. The vice president's sit-down with Bret Baier was her most contentious meeting with a journalist since becoming the Democratic nominee. Can Harris Really Build 3 Million New Housing Units? 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 Rachel Vanni for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Spencer Richards. Beef Tagine With Green Beans and Olives By Nargisse Benkabbou 2 1/4 hours Makes 6 to 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