California Today: Los Angeles District Attorney Says He Is Reviewing Menendez Case

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October 4, 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 Nick Ut/Associated Press Los Angeles District Attorney Says He Is Reviewing Menendez Case Interest in the Menendez brothers has intensified after the release of a new Netflix drama about the case. A separate documentary is forthcoming. Read more Extreme Weather in Los Angeles 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 How States Are Enticing Employers to Help Their Workers Save for College With college costs high, at least eight states now offer tax credits or deductions for employers that contribute to workers' 529 accounts. Soaring Temperatures Give San Francisco an 'Extreme' Second Summer It's hot in Northern California this week, and some places won't see relief for days. Meta Unveils Instant A.I. Video Generator That Adds Sounds The tech giant is among the many companies building technology that could remake Hollywood — or help spread disinformation. Pandemic Start-Ups Are Thriving, and Helping to Fuel the Economy A record surge in new businesses has helped drive job growth, and could have longer-term benefits. Lahaina Inferno Emerged From Smoldering Remnants of Quelled Fire Federal investigators have concluded that hidden embers remained from a morning fire in the Hawaii town of Lahaina. They reignited later into a fire that destroyed much of the town. 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. 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. 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. Sausage and Peppers One-Pot Pasta By Sarah DiGregorio 40 minutes Makes 4 to 6 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