California Today: Atmospheric River and Hurricane-Strength Storm Drenches the West

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November 20, 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 Atmospheric River and Hurricane-Strength Storm Drenches the West A "bomb cyclone" over the Pacific Ocean is expected to bring days of damaging winds, rainfall and blizzards to Northern California, Oregon and Washington. Read more More California News Nearly 600,000 Without Power in Washington State as Storm Topples Trees A storm system approaching the Northwest with hurricane-force winds was expected to drench the region with rain. At least one death was reported. Los Angeles City Council Passes 'Sanctuary' Ordinance in Response to Trump The swift action, two weeks after Donald J. Trump's presidential win, signaled a sense of urgency from city leaders. House Race in California Is Separated by 314 Votes The closest House race in the nation is in Southern California, where Representative Michelle Steel is trailing her challenger, Derek Tran, by a tiny margin after nearly 310,000 votes have been counted. The Hidden Truth Linking the Broken Border to Your Online Shopping Cart The incoming Trump administration promises an immigration crackdown. But for years, the on-demand economy has been fueled by unscrupulous staffing agencies exploiting migrant workers. Newsom Will Delay His Decision on Clemency for the Menendez Brothers Gov. Gavin Newsom of California said he would hold off deciding whether to grant clemency to Lyle and Erik Menendez until after the incoming Los Angeles County district attorney reviewed the case. 22 Patrons Stuck for 2 Hours on a Pinwheel Ride in California Two of the riders at Knott's Berry Farm in Orange County were taken to the hospital after the malfunction on Monday. Liberal Berkeley's Toughened Stance on Homeless Camps Is a Bellwether The progressive stronghold in California plans to target large encampments, relying on a Supreme Court decision handed down by a conservative majority. At 17, She Just Passed the State Bar of California Sophia Park is believed to be the youngest person to pass the California State Bar Exam, besting the previous record-holder: her older brother, Peter. 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 Kerri Brewer for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Spencer Richards. Lentil Tomato Soup By Carolina Gelen 30 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